kevin greenidge : leading with resilience and innovation in cybersecurity remarks by dr kevin greenidge, governor of the central bank of barbados, to protexxa, bridgetown, 24 may 2024. * * * good morning, everyone. it's a pleasure to be here today to discuss a topic close to my heart : leadership. as the governor of the central bank of barbados, i understand the critical role leadership plays in guiding organisations through challenges and opportunities. in today's digital age, cybersecurity is more important than ever. leadership in this sector requires a unique blend of resilience, innovation, and vigilance. ladies and gentlemen, today i stand before you not just to share a story but to illustrate the power of perseverance, visionary leadership, and the impact of positive thinking. from an unremarkable student to a top economist at the central bank of barbados, my journey is a testament to the belief that we can achieve greatness with determination and the right mindset. let me take you through the milestones that have shaped my path and the principles that guide my leadership. i achieved remarkable academic success, setting the stage for my future career. i was not always a top performer in class. actually, during most of my secondary school life, i did not excel. however, a fellow student inspired me in the fifth form when he aced his o'levels. his achievements inspired me. i told myself if john could do it, so could i. so, i begged my principal for a second chance, got it, and grasped it. the rest is history. that brings me to another good value we leaders should nurture : never giving up on people. instead, we must help them, especially when they show potential but may lack guidance. fast forward a few years, and i decided to be an economist at the central bank of barbados. i visited the institution, found out the requirements, and set out to achieve them. i aced my studies at uwi cave hill campus, achieving 21 as. this academic success did not come without sacrifice. i gave up all the liming and lollygagging and focused on my studies. i am a visionary leader who believes in leaving a solid legacy or making a difference that redounds to the betterment of everyone. in that regard, i am committed to creating a better place, and that's why i took up the job as senior economic

, to their regional partners, branches and subsidiaries, and to their head offices and activities outside the region as well. surveillance must be undertaken in collaboration with other domestic regulators, and a framework must be set up to provide for regional financial surveillance on a sufficiently frequent basis. for this analysis and reporting, data collection and reporting must be more comprehensive, analytical tools will need to be strengthened, some international guidance will have to be revisited, and staff of regulators and financial institutions will need to be trained in the upgraded systems. there is much to be done, and it will be necessary to proceed on parallel tracks, in practical steps. the main items which the public can look forward to in 2010 are : • an action plan for regional financial surveillance, to be undertaken as a collaborative effort of all caribbean regulators, coming out of the march 3 – 5 workshop ; • the publication of financial soundness indicators online by the central bank of barbados, starting with indicators for banks ; and • the publication of the inaugural financial stability report by the central bank of barbados. financial stability is in all our interests, the regulators, the financial institutions and the general public. by actively working together with the institutions we supervise, the financial regulators will be able to keep the public up to date on the health of the financial system, and provide the facts, figures and analysis to support their assessment of its stability.