Our Story
Our story began in 1961 with a bold vision: to create Barbados' first local brewery.
What started as Banks Beer-born from Bajan entrepreneurial spirit and community investment-has grown into the island's premier beverage conglomerate.
Over six decades, we've woven ourselves into the fabric of Barbadian life. In 1991, Banks Holdings Limited was formally established when we acquired Barbados Bottling Company, expanding our reach beyond brewing. The addition of Pine Hill Dairy in 1997 deepened our commitment to nourishing our community with quality products across every beverage category.
Today, BHL represents over 140 years of combined manufacturing excellence through our family of companies: Banks (Barbados) Breweries, Barbados Dairy Industries, and Banks Distribution. We're not just Barbados' largest beverage company-we're stewards of brands that have celebrated life's moments with generations of Barbadians and Caribbean neighbors.
We continue to innovate while honoring our roots, building a sustainable future with more cheers for all.
Leadership
Mr. Luis Manuel Alvarez Carvajal
Executive Director & Chairman
Mr. Roberto Estrada
Executive Director
Mr. Álvaro Medina Recinos
Executive Director
Ms. Shafia Tonisha Tracey London
Executive Director
Mr. Carl Richard Cozier
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Elvin Royston Sealy
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Frere Francis Delmas
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Sydney Matthew Goodin
Corporate Secretary
Directors
over 140 years
Shafia London
General Manager
Lisa Ridley-Paul
People, Legal & Corporate Affairs Manager
Christopher Linton
Risk & Compliance Manager
Romeco King
Commercial Operations Manager
Cecily Gillet
Plant Manager BBBL
Kenroy Smith
Plant Manager BDIL
Glyne Griffith
Solutions Manager
Khadija Marshall
Strategy & Performance Manager
Janelle Germain
Marketing Manager
Executive Management
Excellence Acknowledged
Our commitment to quality, innovation, and community impact has earned regional, international, and local accolades.
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2025
- Performance Award for Outstanding Achievement, Ernst & Young
- Supporting Services Member of the Year, Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association
- Sponsors Award, National Sports Council
- Top Performing Local Private Sector Company, Ernst & Young
- Runner-up Barbados Best Employer Award, Caribbean Catalyst
- Humanitarian Award by Government of Barbados
- Barbados Manufacturing Association Award to Pine Hill for Innovation
- Employee Engagement Award- Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry Awards