SSB CEO Deborah Ruiz Confirms Pending Departure

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Social Security Board (SSB), Deborah Ruiz, confirmed to News Five that she will no longer remain as CEO. Ruiz, who has served as CEO since August 16, 2022 and previously as acting CEO, told News Five that she will not seek to renew her contract. “Tentatively, my last official day working is August 15th 2024,” Ruiz said.

On May 30, 2024, the SSB issued a vacancy announcement seeking a qualified Executive for the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), “The SSB seeks an exceptional leader who will upload its mission, and values and make a positive impact on the lives of our members through the growth and reform of the Social Security Fund.”

Reports say that Dr. Leroy Almendarez, the current Executive Director of BELTRAIDE, is a frontrunner to replace Ruiz. News Five reached out to Dr Almendarez who told us, ” I am the Executive Director of BELTRAIDE.”

Story was updated on July 7, 2024 9:35 a.m.