Caribbean Development Bank appoints Barbadian Daniel Best as its seventh president

The Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) announces the election of Barbadian Daniel Best, as the seventh president of the institution.
The bank said the decision, reached today, underscores its commitment to visionary leadership and sustainable development across the Caribbean region.
“Best brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the region’s development challenges and opportunities. With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in development finance, policy planning, and infrastructure investment, he is well-positioned to lead the CDB into its next chapter of impactful regional transformation,” the bank said.
As President, Best will oversee the bank’s strategic direction, focusing on its core mandate to reduce poverty and inequality while fostering inclusive and sustainable growth.
Under his leadership, the bank aims to build on its legacy while addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing global landscape.