The Bank of Jamaica confirmed that R. Brian Langrin will become governor on Aug. 19, 2026, following his appointment by the governor general on the recommendation of the Cabinet under the Bank of Jamaica Act. He will succeed Richard Byles, whose term concludes on Aug. 18 after seven years leading the central bank. Langrin previously served as the Bank of Jamaica’s chief economist and head of financial stability, including as the Jamaican government’s technical lead on two sovereign debt restructurings. His subsequent roles included senior positions at the International Monetary Fund, Inter-American Development Bank Group and World Bank Group, as well as advising the Caribbean Community on modernizing regional digital financial market infrastructure.
2026-08-17Bank of Jamaica
Bank of Jamaica confirms R Brian Langrin as governor effective August 19
R. Brian Langrin will become governor of the Bank of Jamaica on Aug. 19, 2026, succeeding Richard Byles. Langrin previously held senior roles at the central bank and international financial institutions, and advised the Caribbean Community on digital financial market infrastructure.