Barrington Lewis, former CEO of the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ), has been named chief financial officer (CFO) of the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), effective August 1.
The CBF, established in 2012, serves as a regional umbrella fund supporting conservation and sustainable development efforts across the Caribbean. The organization uses a range of financial instruments to deliver long-term funding and consolidate regional environmental impacts.
Lewis brings over 30 years of experience in accounting and financial leadership, having held roles as an external auditor, chief accountant, strategic planner, and consultant. He holds a BSc in Accounting and Economics and an MSc in Accounting from the University of the West Indies. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica.
“We are delighted to welcome Barrington Lewis to the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund,” said CBF chair Karolin Troubetzkoy. “His financial expertise and leadership, particularly his experience in managing a major environmental foundation, will be invaluable as we strengthen our financial operations and expand our impact across the Caribbean.”
The CBF was created as part of the Caribbean Challenge Initiative and aims to provide sustainable funding for the region’s environmental priorities.
