Faizal Khan is re-elected Chairman of British Chamber of Commerce Guyana

Chief Executive Officer of Guysons, Faizal Khan was re-elected Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana), following recently concluded elections on Thursday last.

Khan’s election signals continuity and renewed focus as the Chamber continues its mandate to strengthen trade and investment ties between Guyana and the United Kingdom, while advancing private sector collaboration and economic development.

Also re-elected were Chief Operating Officer of Nations Inc., Liam O’Toole who will serve as Treasurer, and Group Chief Strategy Officer at Beharry Holdings Inc., Anand Harrilall who will serve as Secretary.

According to the Chamber, the newly constituted Board brings together a dynamic and experienced group of business leaders representing a broad cross-section of the business community in both Guyana and the United Kingdom. The Board of Directors comprises:

• Claire Antell-Thorne – Director, Wilderness Explorers
• Adrian Barrow – Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Brokers Guyana Ltd (IBGL)
• Robert Hiscock – Head of Mobile Operations, ENet
• Richard Stanton – Consultant, One Communications
• Tim Miller OBE – Country Director, Control Risks Guyana Services Inc.
• Chris Bennett – Managing Director, The Caribbean Council

BritCham Guyana noted that the Board is well positioned to build on existing initiatives and to guide the organization through its next phase of growth, drawing on the collective expertise and sectoral diversity of its members.

The Chamber outlined several priority areas for the new term, including expanding membership to reflect a wider range of industries and business interests; strengthening engagement and partnerships between Guyanese and UK-based businesses; advocating for policies that enhance the ease of doing business and support sustainable economic development and Increasing member value through targeted events, dialogue, and business support initiatives.

BritCham Guyana reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an environment where businesses can thrive, leveraging the strengths and opportunities of both Guyana and the United Kingdom to unlock new avenues for trade, investment, and collaboration.

The Chamber added that the Board will continue to serve as a platform for advocacy, partnership, and knowledge-sharing, as it works to support private sector growth and economic advancement in Guyana.