Kingston, Jamaica — National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) has officially appointed Sheree Martin as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. The milestone appointment makes her the first woman to lead the institution in its history.
Martin had been serving as the bank’s interim chief executive since 19 January 2026. During her time in the acting role, she oversaw NCBJ’s core strategic operations, concentrating on institutional governance, customer service improvements, and internal efficiency. According to an official statement from the bank, her permanent appointment ensures strategic continuity across these ongoing priorities.
With over two decades of senior management experience spanning the financial services and energy sectors, Martin previously managed several key divisions at NCBJ. Her prior responsibilities included overseeing retail banking, operational frameworks, credit underwriting, corporate marketing, and enterprise information systems.
Commenting on the appointment, Robert Almeida, Group Chief Executive Officer of NCB Financial Group Limited and Chairman of NCBJ, noted that Martin’s performance during the interim period confirmed the board’s decision.
“Sheree brings deep institutional knowledge, a strong understanding of our customers and a clear appreciation of how the different parts of the Bank must work together to deliver,” Almeida said.
“She combines strategic judgement with practical, hands-on leadership and a strong focus on execution. These qualities will serve NCBJ well as it builds on the progress already underway.”
Reflecting on her new role and the bank’s long-term objectives, Martin highlighted her commitment to expanding the institution’s impact across Jamaica.
“NCBJ has an extraordinary legacy, talented people and a vital role in the lives of our customers and in Jamaica’s development,” she said. “I look forward to working with our board and teams to build on that foundation – accelerating our progress, strengthening the customer experience and bringing the full capabilities of the bank together more effectively.”
She added, “Our priorities are clear: empower our people within the right culture, improve the way we deliver and earn our customers’ confidence through the quality and consistency of the service, financial solutions and platforms they experience every day.”
