Wendy Craigg
Wendy Craigg | |
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| Occupation(s) | Economist, civil servant |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Known for | First female governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas |
Wendy Craigg is an economist from the Bahamas who made history as the first female governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, serving in that capacity from 2005 until 2015. Following her tenure, she took on the role of special advisor to the Bahamian government and assumed the chairmanship of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority.
Education
Craigg completed her secondary education at St Augustine's College before obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business from the College of Mount Saint Vincent located in New York City. She further advanced her studies by earning a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Master’s degree in economics from Fordham University. Additionally, she undertook specialized training programs with both the International Monetary Fund and the Swiss National Bank.
Career
Beginning her career at the Central Bank of The Bahamas in 1978, Craigg progressed through various positions including research director and deputy governor, with her appointment as deputy governor occurring in 1997. In 2005, she was elevated to governor, where her leadership emphasized the integration of global regulatory practices for banking institutions and trust companies within the Bahamas. She held this office until December 2015, after which John Rolle succeeded her.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Craigg became a member of the Bahamian government's Economic Recovery Committee in April 2020. Later that year, although she declined an offer to serve as finance minister, she accepted a position as a special advisor to the government. She also currently leads as chairperson of the board for the Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority.