Caribbean Development Bank Elects Daniel Best as Seventh President, Bringing Extensive Development Finance Expertise

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Board of Governors has announced the election of Mr. Daniel Best as the institution’s seventh President.

This decision, reached today, underscores the Bank’s commitment to visionary leadership and sustainable development across the Caribbean region.

Mr. Best, a Barbadian native, brings over 20 years of experience in development finance, policy planning, and infrastructure investment. His extensive background positions him to lead the CDB through its next phase of impactful regional transformation.

As President, Mr. Best will guide the Bank’s strategic direction, with an emphasis on reducing poverty, addressing inequality and promoting 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.

Best has had a long tenure at the CDB, having spent more than 15 years in senior roles, including Director of the Projects Department, where he managed the Bank’s investment and grant portfolios.

He has also fostered key partnerships with both global and regional institutions.

Currently, Mr. Best serves as Senior Infrastructure and Development Advisor to the Prime Minister of Barbados, on secondment from the CDB.

Mr. Best holds an MBA from the University of Durham, along with a Master’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of the West Indies. He is also an accredited Project Management Professional. (PR)