Rafeek Khan re-elected President of GMSA

Read full statement from the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA):

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is delighted to announce the successful election of its new Board of Directors for the term 2026/2027. The association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), conducted in two parts, saw the election of the President and the appointment of key leadership positions within the organisation. On April 24, 2026, thirteen board directors were elected through an electronic voting process by members who attended in-person. On May 20, 2026, the President, three Vice-Presidents and Treasurer were elected. The remaining members were elected to form the Board of Directors inclusive of Chairpersons of the various Sub-Sectors.

Rafeek Khan, Managing Director of Durable Wood Products, was re-elected as President of the Association. He will be supported by Ramsay Ali, CEO of Sterling Products Inc.; Vasudeo Singh, Group Finance Director & Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Demerara Distillers Ltd. as Second Vice President and Treasurer; and Malisa Nokta, Finance Director and Company Secretary at Environmental Management Consultants Inc. (EMC) as Third Vice President. This diverse team and the expertise of the newly elected directors promise a vibrant and inclusive governance framework for the upcoming year.

Rafeek Khan is the founder and managing director of Durable Wood Products Inc. and DuraVilla Homes. He is a business developer with over 20 years’ experience in the timber industry involving sawmilling and manufacturing of building products used primarily for industrial residential construction. He served as President of the GMSA for two terms: 2022/2023 and 2025/2026. In his renewed tenure, Mr. Khan is focused on broadening the Association’s reach across a wider cross-section of Guyana’s rapidly growing economy, championing strong advocacy on behalf of members, and strategically positioning businesses to maximise the opportunities presented by the Government of Guyana’s development agenda through 2030 and beyond.

The 2026/2027 Board Members are as follows: –

1. Durable Wood Products Inc. – Mr. Rafeek Khan, President of GMSA
2. Sterling Products Ltd. – Mr. Ramsay Ali, First Vice-President, Chairperson of the Agro-Processing Sub-Sector
3. Demerara Distillers Ltd. – Mr. Vasudeo Singh, Second Vice-President & Treasurer
4. Environmental Management Consultants Inc. – Mrs. Malisa Nokta, Third Vice President
5. Bounty Farm Ltd. – Mr. David Fernandes, Chairman of the Agriculture Sub-Sector
6. Barama Company Ltd. – Mr. Neil Chand, Chairman of the Extractive Industries Sub-Sector
7. Corriea & Corriea Ltd. – Dr. Marie Correia, Chairperson of the Construction & Engineering Sub-Sector
8. Keen360 Inc. – Mr. Zahid Khan, Chairman of the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Sub-Sector
9. EICCIO Advisers – Mr. Theon Alleyne, Chairman of Services Sub-Sector
10. New GPC – Mr. Keshwar Singh, Chairman of the Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Sub-Sector
11. DENMOR Garment Manufacturers Inc. – Ms. Upasna Mudlier, Chairman of Textiles & Sewn Goods Sub-Sector
12. Rid-O-Pes – Mr. Timoty Tucker, Chairman of the Trade, Investment& Legal Committee, Board Member
13. Banks DIH Ltd. – Mr. David Carto, Board Member
14. Brass Aluminum & Cast Iron Foundry Ltd. (B.A.C.I.F) – Mr. Peter Pompey, Board Member
15. Edward B. Beharry & Company Ltd. – Mr. Raymond Ramsaroop, Board Member
16. UMAMI Inc. – Mr. Chris Persaud, Board Member
17. Comfort Sleep Inc. – Mr. Dennis Charran, Board Member
18. Vista Holdings Inc. – Mr. Orson Ferguson, Board Member
19. Amaya Milk Company Guyana Inc. – Mr. Omkaar Sharma, Board Member
20. Bulkan Timber Works Inc. – Mrs. Roseann Bulkan, Board Member
21. Kanoo (Guyana) Inc. – Mr. Chet Bowling, Board Member

The new Board of Directors is poised to build upon past achievements and set a strategic direction for continued excellence in serving the interests of Guyana’s manufacturing and services sectors.

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