The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Onika Miller as Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer effective October 1, 2023.

Ms. Miller is the inaugural holder of the post, bringing more than 25 years of experience in policy, strategy, management, and performance leadership to the new position. Her portfolio includes strategic planning, performance management, institutional accountability, policy review, membership, outreach, and partnerships. She will also serve as a member of the Bank’s Strategic Advisory Team.

The experienced executive will be instrumental in the ongoing drive to enhance the Bank’s strategic management approach, and optimise performance and service delivery. She will also lead a multi-faceted expansion drive as CDB seeks to broaden its membership, increase development support programmes and extend partnerships. 

A national of Jamaica, Ms. Miller previously served as Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica, Managing Director of the MCS Group, which is part of the Jamaica National conglomerate and, most recently, as Head of FIA Innovation Fund in Paris, France.

She holds a Master of Business Administration (Honours) from the University of New Orleans in the United States of America and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica. She also completed a Project Management Training Certificate and Medium-Term Expenditure Design and Implementation, both at the SETYM International, Canada.

CDB President, Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon said, “Onika’s expertise and experience, which spans the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and includes exposure in the regional and international spheres will be an asset to the Bank as we enhance our strategy formulation, performance management and accountability functions to ensure the organization remains fit for purpose and able to deliver on its mandate in a fast-changing environment. It’s a pleasure to welcome her to the Bank’s executive team and I look forward to working with her for the betterment of the Region.”