Ms. Leesha Delatie-Budair has been appointed as the Director-General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Jamaica’s National Statistics Office (NSO) effective September 1, 2025. With a robust background in economics and statistics, and extensive experience in official statistics and leadership, Ms. Leesha has been pivotal in modernizing Jamaica’s statistical systems to meet international standards.
She previously served as the Deputy Director-General, overseeing the statistical divisions of the Institute, and as the Director, Research Design and Evaluation (RD&E), who led the team responsible for maintaining the statistical infrastructure of STATIN. Her leadership extends to the global stage, and she serves as the National Focal Point on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators and is a former member of the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on the SDGs (IAEG-SDGs). She is currently a member of the UN Steering Committee for the revision of the Handbook on Household Surveys and is a lead chapter author
Through her national contributions, Ms. Delatie-Budair is actively involved in various regional and international statistical activities, bringing global best practices to STATIN. Her work has not only enhanced the Institute’s data collection and analysis processes but also helped to cement Jamaica’s position as a leader in statistical excellence within the Caribbean.

The STATIN Staff and Board of Directors welcome Ms. Delatie-Budair and congratulate her on the appointment to her new role.