AMCHAM Guyana elects Iman Cummings as first female president

See below statement from AMCHAM Guyana: 

The American Chamber of Commerce of Guyana (AMCHAM Guyana) held its Annual General Meeting on December 5, resulting in the historic election of Mrs. Iman Khan-Cummings as the Chamber’s first female President. Her election signals a renewed chapter in AMCHAM’s mission to advance strong, mutually beneficial commercial ties between the United States and Guyana.

In her acceptance remarks, Mrs. Khan-Cummings reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, pledging to “continue deepening the commercial relationship between Guyana and the U.S.” She emphasized her focus on “building bridges, expanding opportunity, and promoting shared prosperity for businesses across both countries.”

Executive Director Richard Leo presented an overview of the Chamber’s achievements over the past year, noting AMCHAM’s pivotal role in fostering bilateral trade. Highlights included the Chamber’s first outbound trade mission to the Caribbean Business Conference, which opened new commercial opportunities for Guyanese and American firms, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service on June 30, enhancing collaboration in business matchmaking, market intelligence, and trade support.

Outgoing President Mr. Devindra Kissoon was recognized for his exemplary leadership, under which the Chamber strengthened its financial position and expanded its membership. Ms. Tandi Rampersaud was also acknowledged for her dedicated contributions to deepening U.S.–Guyanese economic engagement.

U.S. Ambassador Nicole Theriot expressed appreciation for Mr. Kissoon’s stewardship and affirmed the Embassy’s support for Mrs. Cummings’ leadership, noting her confidence in continued commercial growth and strengthened bilateral relations.

Board of Directors Elected for 2025–2027

AMCHAM Guyana announced the election of the following Board members, representing a diverse cross-section of American and Guyanese business entities:

Executive Positions:

• Iman Khan-Cummings, President – Corum Restaurant Group Inc.

• Shyam Nokta, First Vice President – Environmental Management Consultants Inc.

• Devindra Kissoon, Second Vice President/Secretary – London House Chambers

• Eduardo Reple, Third Vice President – Guyana Marriott Hotel

• Fitzroy McLeod, Treasurer – National Milling Company of Guyana Inc.

Directors:

• Eshwar Thakurdin – One Communications

• Alan Pitts – HESS Guyana Exploration Ltd.

• German Consuegra – Machinery Corporation of Guyana Inc.

• Melissa Varswyk – Georgetown American University

• Narvan Singh – Baker Hughes Guyana Inc.

• Navindra Thakur – Massy Distribution Guyana Inc.

• John Colling – Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Ltd.

• Rosh Khan – ACE Consulting Group

• Vahman Juraia – Halliburton Guyana Inc.

• Rafael Nabi – Nabi Construction

• Valeri Khan – Queens Atlantic Investment Inc.

• Sarah Shaffie – InVentive Capital Logistics

• Ayanna Watson – SOL Guyana Inc.

• Martin Cheong – SBM Offshore