As CEO of Barbados Port Inc. (BPI), David Jean-Marie leads the commercial and operations management of the Port of Bridgetown.
With over 25 years of experience in the shipping and finance sectors, he brought his passion and financial expertise to guide BPI’s short and long-term business strategies and to safeguard its profitability. He is one of the visionaries crafting the Master Plan which will guide the Port’s green and technology-driven growth, renewal and expansion over the next decade, through 2030.
A Fulbright scholar, Mr. Jean-Marie attended the University of New Haven, attaining a Master of Business Administration, Finance. He is also a graduate of Victoria University of Manchester, with a BSc (Hons) degree in Computer Engineering.
His experience in public sector management has allowed him to build and leverage an enviable network of industry leaders in Barbados and beyond. He is currently Immediate Past President of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), having previously served as President, 2015 to 2018.
Mr. Jean-Marie has served on several boards including City of Bridgetown Co-operative Credit Union and Cooperator’s General Insurance Company Limited. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Bridgetown Cruise Terminals Inc., Consumers Guarantee Insurance Company Ltd. and United Commercial Autoworks Ltd (UCAL).
