ST. John’s JOHN’s, Antigua, CMC -The University of the West Indies (UWI) has announced the appointment of Dodridge D. Miller as the institution’s seventh Chancellor—the highest office-holder in The UWI.
Miller, who is expected to serve a seven-year term beginning August 1, 2024, will succeed Robert Bermudez, who has served as Chancellor since 2017.
At its virtual annual business meeting held on Friday, members of the University Council accepted the recommendation of the Chancellor’s Search Committee to appoint Miller.
A graduate of UWI, Miller is a Caribbean luminary with over 30 years of leadership experience in banking, insurance, and financial services.
With a distinguished career spanning over two decades as the Group President and CEO of Sagicor Financial Company, Miller brings a wealth of leadership experience to his new role as Chancellor.
Upon his appointment being confirmed, Miller reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to The UWI’s mission, stating, “It is with great humility that I accept your appointment as Chancellor of this distinguished and essential University. For most of my adult life, I have been an advocate for a strong, vibrant UWI.
As a corporate executive I demonstrated my support for your mission and remained committed to the certainty of your path as you sought to build the capacity of the region’s human capital. As Chancellor, I will strive to uphold the solid principles and values of the University, and with your guidance and support, I hope to contribute to the very important task of fashioning a sustainable Caribbean that can engage the rest of the world on equal terms.
I look forward to being a part of UWI’s journey towards the continued development of our region. I am honored.”
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