Regional bank CIBC Caribbean has announced the appointment of Monique French as chief risk officer effective May 1, 2025.
She replaces Patrick McKenna whose tenure ends on April 30.
French becomes the first Caribbean national to hold the position at CIBC Caribbean.
Ms. French has over 20 years’ experience in the finance and banking sector and is currently chief credit officer, with responsibility for implementing credit policies, models and risk appetite for investment, and credit portfolios.
She is charged with ensuring effective credit structuring, monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Ms French joined the bank in 2014 having served as senior vice-president of credit risk with another financial institution in Jamaica.
In a statement, chief executive officer, Mark St. Hill, says he was extremely proud and pleased to welcome French to her new role, noting that she was eminently qualified for her new responsibility.