GMSA elects new board

May 09, 2025 News

Kaieteur News- Rafeek Khan, Managing Director of Durable Wood Products, was elected as President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), when that organization recnely held its Annual General Meeting.

Khan 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 Roseann Bulkan, Manager of Bulkan Timber Works Inc. as Third Vice President.

In a statement the GMSA said too it also elected its new board of directors. 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 4, 2025, thirteen board directors were elected through an electronic voting process by members who attended in-person. On May 7, 2025, 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.

Businessman, Rafeek Khan has been elected new President of the GMSA

The GMSA said this diverse team and the expertise of the newly elected directors promises a vibrant and inclusive governance framework for the upcoming year. Khan, the association noted 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.

Being an advocate for industry development in Guyana, Rafeek has been collaborating with government and key stakeholders, to support further growth and advancement for manufacturing in various sectors of the economy. Rafeek served as the President of the GMSA in 2022/2023, Vice-President of the GMSA from 2023/2024 and is Vice-Chairman of Private Sector Commission (PSC).

The 2025/2026 Board Members are as follows: –

Durable Wood Products – Rafeek Khan, President of GMSA
Sterling Products Ltd. – Ramsay Ali, First Vice-President, Chairperson of the Agro-Processing Sub-Sector
Demerara Distillers Limited – Vasudeo Singh, Second Vice-President & Treasurer
Bulkan Timber Works Inc. – Roseann Bulkan – Third Vice President & Chairperson of the Extractive Industries Sub-Sector
Corriea & Corriea Ltd. – Marie Correia, Chairperson of the Construction & Engineering Sub-Sector
Keen360 Inc. – Mr. Zahid Khan, Chairman of the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Sub-Sector
EICCIO Advisers – Theon Alleyne, Chairperson of Services Sub-Sector
Comfort Sleep Inc. – Dennis Charran, Chairperson of the Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Sub-Sector
DENMOR Garment Manufacturers Inc. – Upasna Mudlier, Chairman of Textiles & Sewn Goods Sub-Sector
Rid-O-Pes – Timothy Tucker, Chairman of the Trade, Investment& Legal Committee, Board Member
Banks DIH Limited – David Carto, Board Member
Brass Aluminum & Cast Iron Foundry (B.A.C.I.F) – Peter Pompey, Board Member
Environmental Management Consultants – Malisa Nokta, Board Member
Edward B. Beharry & Company Limited – Raymond Ramsaroop, Board Member
UMAMI Inc. – Chris Persaud, Board Member
Barama Company Limited – Mohindra Chand, Board Member
Vista Holdings Inc. – Orson Ferguson, Board Member
Amaya Milk Company Guyana Inc. – Omkaar Sharma, Board Member
New GPC Inc. – Keshwar Singh, Board Member
Kanoo (Guyana) Inc. – Chet Bowling, Board Member
National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) – Vishal Lalbachan, 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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