Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago

The Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago is a non-profit organization formed among the commercial banks to promote collaboration on matters of importance to the banking sector.

Our Mission:

To play a core role in the growth and stability of the financial sector, through advocacy and representation; and to facilitate the provision of the most competitive banking products and services to our customers, with integrity and transparency.

BATT’s strategic objectives

1. Institutional strengthening: To promote a better banking industry for the benefit of Trinidad and Tobago as a whole. We aim to strengthen trust and confidence in banking by:

• • 1.1. Building the profile of BATT and its members
  • 1.2. Promoting growth in the sector
  • 1.3. Strengthen institutional framework of the Association

2. Lobbying & Advocacy: To speak with one voice on issues impacting the Industry.
3. Education and Corporate Social Responsibility: Educating customers on existing and new industry matters impacting them as well as working with our stakeholders to create and support sustainable initiatives. The main objective is to increase financial literacy levels in Trinidad & Tobago

 

BATT Board of Directors

Richard Downie, President – Managing Director, RBC Royal Bank (Trinidad & Tobago) Limited

Nigel Baptiste, Vice President – Managing Director, Republic Bank Limited

Kelly Bute-Seaton, Executive Director

Gayle Pazos, Treasurer – Managing Director & Country Head, Scotiabank (Trinidad & Tobago) Limited

Karen Darbasie, Director – Group Chief Executive Officer, First Citizens Bank

Mitchell De Silva, Director, Citi Country Officer & Managing Director, Citibank (Trinidad & Tobago) Ltd

Anthony Seeraj, Director – Managing Director, First Caribbean International Bank (Trinidad & Tobago) Ltd

Shawn Moses, Director – CEO, JMMB Bank T&T

Kathleen Galy, Director – Managing Director, Ansa Bank Ltd.

 

BATT Secretariat

Dixie-Ann Dickson – Communications Specialist

Marisha John – Executive Assistant

Gisele Mark – Research Specialist