Executive Director

About the role

The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is seeking a strategic, governance‑focused Executive Director to lead its Secretariat and drive the delivery of the 2026‑2029 strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Chamber’s Rules and governance requirements.
• Lead the Secretariat staff and contracted resources to implement approved policies, programmes and the strategic plan.
• Plan, recommend and execute policies, annual workplans, transformation initiatives and budgets approved by the Council.
• Develop activities that enhance member value, engagement, satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct structured advocacy, policy influence and stakeholder engagement with public and private sectors.
• Serve as Corporate Secretary and ex‑officio member of BCCI committees.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration or related field with at least five years of executive management experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree with ten years of senior management experience.
• Proven experience in strategic implementation, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement and governance reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication, sound judgement and financial literacy.
• Experience leading transformation in a small or resource‑constrained team.
• Commitment to ethical leadership, confidentiality and staff development.
• Legal entitlement to work in Barbados.

Required skills