WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao-born financial expert Thomas G.W.A. Domhoff has been appointed as the new President of the Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA), marking a significant achievement for the island on the regional financial stage.
The Central Bank of Aruba announced that Domhoff will officially assume the role on July 1, 2026. His appointment follows a nomination by the bank’s Board of Supervisory Directors and was formalized by State Decree upon recommendation of the Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs, and Primary Sector.
Domhoff, a native of Curaçao, brings extensive international experience in banking and financial services. Over the course of his career, he has worked across Europe, the United States, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean, contributing to major projects at institutions such as ING, ABN AMRO, Rabobank, and Capgemini.
He has also held senior leadership positions in Brazil, including serving as Director at Banco Sicredi and CEO of Castrolanda Agroindustrial.
In recent years, Domhoff has remained closely connected to Curaçao, playing a key role in addressing a complex financial issue on the island. He led the restructuring of Girobank’s legacy portfolio through GI-RO Settlement Holding, a process considered critical to stabilizing parts of the local financial system.
His appointment is being seen as a moment of pride for Curaçao, highlighting the international impact of professionals originating from the island.
The Centrale Bank van Aruba extended its best wishes to Domhoff as he prepares to take on his new position.