Board Of Directors

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the highest decision-making body of Banco Central Timor-Leste. The Board provides strategic direction and oversight to ensure the achievement of BCTL's mandate in accordance with the law.

Banco Central Timor-Leste

About the Board

The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of BCTL, approving key policies, and ensuring that the Bank is managed effectively and in the public interest. The Board operates independently and collectively, with each member bringing knowledge, experience, and integrity to support sound decision-making.

Provide strategic direction and governance

Approve policies and key decisions

Ensure accountability and transparency

Board Members

Hélder Lopes

Governor

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Rafael Borges

Deputy Governor

Member of the Board of Directors

Sara Lobo Brites

Deputy Governor

Member of the Board of Directors

Aicha Binti Umar Bassarewan

Board Member

Member of the Board of Directors

Benjamin de Araujo e Corte Real

Board Member

Member of the Board of Directors

Laurentina Domingas Barreto Soares

Board Member

Member of the Board of Directors

João Mariano de S. Saldanha

Board Member

Member of the Board of Directors

Good Governance The Board is committed to the highest standards of governance, independence, integrity, and accountability in serving the people of Timor-Leste.
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