The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has appointed finance executive Mrs. Gillian Charles-Gollop as Vice President, Corporate Services, effective May 1, 2026.
With more than 30 years of experience in banking and financial services, Mrs. Charles-Gollop brings extensive expertise in corporate and investment banking, governance, strategic planning, and credit and operational risk management. The Bank said her appointment reinforces its focus on operational excellence and strong financial stewardship.
Her career is marked by a track record in delivering client outcomes, strengthening governance frameworks, and advancing sustainable finance initiatives, alongside leadership in people management and institutional performance.
Most recently, she served as Executive Director, Corporate Banking and Sustainable Finance at CIBC Caribbean, where she provided regional leadership and strategic oversight of a corporate and sovereign client credit portfolio exceeding US$6 billion. In that role, she also advanced the bank’s sustainable finance agenda across the region.
Her professional experience includes leading complex financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions advisory work, capital markets and debt conversion deals, as well as financing major infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, and telecommunications projects across the Caribbean.
A Saint Lucian national, Mrs. Charles-Gollop has received multiple awards and commendations for her work in risk management, operational performance, and client service. She holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Leicester and is an Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers. She also holds governance accreditation through the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada and certification in sustainability and climate risk from the Global Association of Risk Professionals. In addition, she is a certified change management practitioner and a graduate of CIBC Caribbean’s Senior Leadership Program.
“Gillian’s appointment strengthens CDB’s leadership team at a pivotal time,” said CDB President Daniel M. Best. “Her strategic insight, deep financial expertise, and strong commitment to the region’s advancement will be invaluable as we continue to enhance financial management, mobilise resources, and support sustainable development across our borrowing member countries.”
In her new role, Mrs. Charles-Gollop will provide strategic direction and oversight of the Bank’s corporate services functions, ensuring efficient operations and strong institutional support. The Bank said she will also help advance its mission to accelerate inclusive growth and development throughout the Caribbean.
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