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The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gezel A. Farrington as Deputy Governor, effective 1 January 2027. This fulfils the legal provision for the Central Bank to have two Deputy Governors. Dr. Farrington will serve alongside Mr. Derek Rolle, the current Deputy Governor.
Dr. Farrington brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial services sector, with a background in executive leadership, banking operations, strategic management, financial oversight and risk management.
Prior to this appointment, Dr. Farrington served as Director of The Bahamas Operating Company at CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank, where responsibilities included overseeing the Bank's financial performance, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance and strategic direction. Throughout her career, she held several senior leadership positions spanning retail, wealth and business banking, with responsibilities extending across The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Dr. Farrington has also served as a member of The Bahamas' Fiscal Responsibility Council.
Dr. Farrington holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership from Destiny College & University, a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Business Administration from Georgia State University. Additional professional qualifications include certifications in leadership development, project management and banking.
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