Who Is Joël de Percin of Martinique?

Joël de Percin is a Haitian economist and politician who has served as Minister of Finance and acting Minister of Economy and Finance for Haiti since 29 October 2021.

Career Highlights

• Director General, Banque Nationale de Crédit (BNC), 2018–2020: oversaw expansion/modernization, new financial products.
• Executive Director, World Bank Group for the Caribbean, 2020–2021: represented Caribbean interests.
• Consultant for IDB and World Bank; held prior Haitian government posts (Finance/Economy, Commerce/Industry).

Education

• Master's in Economics, University of Paris-Dauphine
• Doctorate in Economics, Sorbonne University

Recognition

• Haitian Order of Civil Merit
• Haitian Order of Honor and Merit
• Member, Haitian Academy of Political Science and Economics

He advocates for economic growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable development in Haiti.