Scotiabank has appointed Yanique Forbes-Patrick as head of Caribbean corporate affairs, effective July 1.

In this role, Yanique will lead corporate affairs across Scotiabank’s Caribbean markets, including The Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks & Caicos.

Her focus, according to the regional financial giant, will be on “reinforcing the bank’s values and culture, while promoting its brand across all business lines”.

She will also spearhead the development of innovative internal and external communications and public affairs strategies aligned with Scotiabank’s growth ambitions in the region.

Yanique brings a wealth of experience to this expanded mandate, having held leadership roles in marketing and corporate communications. Her proven track record in enhancing brand visibility, reputation management, social impact, and sustainability positions her well for success.

Yanique holds an MBA with distinction from the University of Sheffield in the UK and a BSc in management studies from the University of the West Indies, Mona. Her appointment reflects Scotiabank’s continued investment in leadership excellence and regional growth.