Scotiabank has announced the appointment of Jabar Singh as the new Country Head for the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, effective January 1. Singh, a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience, has held various senior roles within the bank since joining in 2009. His career spans corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, and wholesale banking across Canada, the Dominican Republic, Chile, and Colombia. Notably, as President and CEO of Scotiabank Colpatria, Singh played a pivotal role in driving growth, transformation, and client engagement excellence. Recognized for his customer-centric leadership and inclusive culture-building, Singh has a proven track record in executing complex mergers and acquisitions, expanding market share, and strengthening governance. In his new role, Singh will oversee operations in the Dominican Republic and the broader Caribbean region, including The Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos. Additionally, he will manage Scotiabank’s equity interests and strategic partnerships with Davivienda in Colombia and Central America, and with Maduro & Curiel (MCB) in the Dutch Caribbean. Francisco Aristeguieta, Group Head of International and Global Transaction Banking, praised Singh’s leadership and strategic vision, emphasizing his commitment to community engagement and business performance. Singh expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, highlighting his focus on driving sustainable growth and building on the bank’s strong foundation. Scotiabank, with assets of approximately $1.4 trillion, is one of the largest banks in North America and has been a key player in the Caribbean since 1889, serving over 1.7 million customers with a robust infrastructure of 970 ATMs, 140 branches, and 7,000 employees.