Gobind Ganga confirmed as Central Bank Governor

After six months working in an acting position, Dr Gobind Ganga has been confirmed as the Governor of the Bank of Guyana.

He and Leslie Glen, who has been acting as Deputy Governor were both sworn in yesterday at the Office of the President.

Both men promised to continue executing their duties professionally and promised to do their best to ensure that Guyana’s economy continues to be robust.

Ganga has been working at the Bank of Guyana for the last 18 years.

President Donald Ramotar (centre) is flanked, from left, by Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh, Governor of the Bank of Guyana Dr Gobind Ganga, Deputy Govenor Leslie Glen and Minister in the Ministry of Finance Juan Edghill.
President Donald Ramotar (centre) is flanked, from left, by Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh, Governor of the Bank of Guyana Dr Gobind Ganga, Deputy Govenor Leslie Glen and Minister in the Ministry of Finance Juan Edghill.

In 1995, Dr. Ganga was appointed Director of the Research Department at the Bank of Guyana. He held that position until November 2003, when he was appointed Alternate Executive Director at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., representing 10 Caribbean territories along with Canada and Ireland. In June 2005, Dr. Ganga was appointed Deputy Governor at the Bank of Guyana. However, he was only able to take up his appointment after completing his term at the World Bank. On May 8th, 2014, he was appointed acting Governor of the Bank of Guyana on the passing of Lawrence Williams.

He is married and has one daughter.

Glen said that he has worked at the Bank of Guyana for 34 years in several capacities.

He is married and has six children.