The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced the appointment of Onika Miller, former permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, to the newly created post of chief strategy and accountability officer.

The appointment became effective October 1, 2023. Miller is the first person to be appointed in the role, 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 CDB’s strategic advisory team. The experienced executive will be instrumental in the ongoing drive to enhance the CDB’s strategic management approach, and optimise performance and service delivery.

The Jamaican national will also lead a multifaceted expansion drive, as CDB seeks to broaden
its membership, increase development support programmes and extend partnerships. Miller previously served as 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. Miller also completed a project management training certificate and
medium-term expenditure design and implementation, both at the SETYM International,
Canada.

In welcoming Miller to the CDB, President Dr Hyginus “Gene” Leon remarked: “Onika’s expertise and experience, which spans the public, private, and non-profit 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 look forward to working with her for the betterment of the region.”