About Suzanne Black, BEM, D.H.L., B.S., BRI

Suzanne Black brings a distinguished record of leadership and service to her role as Real Estate Agent at KRA Bahamas. Leveraging decades of experience in consulting, business development, marketing, and senior management, she expertly guides clients—both local and international—through the complexities of commercial and luxury residential transactions. Her track record includes making history as the first woman and first Bahamian to manage the Nassau branch of an international bank, Allied Bank International, and later leading The Lyford Cay Members’ Club as President and Chief Operating Officer.

A gifted relationship-builder, Suzanne maintains a global network across finance, hospitality, and government, enabling her to arrange bespoke solutions and achieve optimal outcomes for her clients. Her skill as a communicator has been showcased through chairing high-level financial conferences for the Central Bank of The Bahamas and the Association of International Banks and Trust Companies (including a Euromoney co-chair), and she has appeared as host and guest on Guardian Talk Radio and was featured in Cable Bahamas’ Portraits.

Suzanne’s thought leadership extends from local Rotary clubs to the Offshore Post Graduate Seminar at Jesus College, Oxford, and the 50th Anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement in The Bahamas. Whether discussing resilience on national broadcasts or mentoring emerging leaders through her work with the International Women’s Forum, she distills complex ideas into clear, actionable guidance.

Her service to national development earned her the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours and the Bahamas Silver Jubilee Anniversary of Independence Award, alongside an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. Further accolades—from “25 Most Influential Women in Business” to the Bahamas Financial Services Board’s “Student of the Year” Award named in her honor—underscore her reputation for excellence and integrity.

At her core, Suzanne is driven by a commitment to brand stewardship, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ensuring that every KRA Bahamas client enjoys a seamless, personalized experience. Whether navigating a complex commercial transaction or helping a family find their dream waterfront home, her dedication and deep connections make her an indispensable asset to the team.