The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs, and Primary Sector, Mr. Geoffrey Wever, announces the appointment of the new President of the Central Bank of Aruba (CBA). After a long trajectory of leadership and execution within the Supervisory Board of the Central Bank, today, during a press conference, Mr. Thomas Domhoff was introduced as the new President of the Central Bank of Aruba.
This appointment follows a long and extensive trajectory of leadership and execution by the Supervisory Board of the Central Bank of Aruba, under the guidance of Mr. Arie Swaen. The Supervisory Board, as an independent body responsible for the strategic supervision of the Central Bank of Aruba, managed the full search and selection process. This included collaboration with an external expert to establish the profile for the position, as well as the application, evaluation, and screening process of candidates, all under the responsibility and leadership of the Supervisory Board of the Central Bank of Aruba.
The members of the Supervisory Board have many years of experience and deep knowledge of the organization, having been established several years ago. Based on their professional evaluation and independent criteria, they selected Mr. Domhoff as the most suitable candidate to lead the institution in its next phase. Following this recommendation, Minister Geoffrey Wever appointed Mr. Domhoff as President of the Central Bank of Aruba for a five-year term.
This transition marks a significant moment for the Central Bank of Aruba, following nearly twenty years of leadership by Ms. Jane Semeleer. In December 2025, Ms. Semeleer officially retired, leaving behind a remarkable legacy, not only as the first woman to hold the position of President of the Central Bank of Aruba but also for her firm leadership during periods of global economic challenges and significant financial development for Aruba. She was responsible for maintaining the stability of the Aruban Florin.
Mr. Domhoff is an executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in banking, finance, agriculture, and education sectors, both in Aruba, Curaçao, and internationally. He has held several high-level positions and recently served as CEO of GI-RO Settlement Holding N.V. (GSH) in Curaçao. His broad experience, strategic leadership, and focus on innovation and human capital will contribute to strengthening the role of the Central Bank of Aruba as a pillar of financial stability and economic confidence.
Mr. Domhoff’s goal is to contribute to a robust, transparent, and future-oriented Central Bank of Aruba that inspires confidence, promotes financial innovation, supports sustainable economic development in Aruba, and establishes open and professional relationships with the Aruban financial sector.
Minister Wever appreciates the independent process and the fundamental role of the Supervisory Board in this decision and recognizes the importance of solid and transparent governance in key institutions such as the Central Bank of Aruba, where there is no room for partisan politics.
Minister Wever welcomes Mr. Thomas Domhoff and wishes him every success in this new role as he leads the important institution of the Central Bank of Aruba into a new phase
