Faizal Khan returns for another term as BritCham Guyana Chairman

Faizal Khan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Guysons, has been re-elected to serve another term as Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) following the agency’s Thursday, January 29 elections. Khan’s re-election signals continuity and renewed focus in 2026 as the Chamber continues its mandate to strengthen trade and investment ties between Guyana and the United Kingdom (UK) while advancing private sector collaboration and economic development. Also re-elected were Liam O’Toole, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Nations Inc., who will serve as Treasurer and Anand Harrilall, Group Chief Strategy Officer at Beharry Holdings Inc., 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 includes Claire Antell-Thorne, Director of Wilderness Explorers; Adrian Barrow, COO of Insurance Brokers Guyana Ltd (IBGL); Robert Hiscock, Head of Mobile Operations at ENet; Richard Stanton, Consultant at One Communications; Tim Miller OBE, Country Director of Control Risks Guyana Services Inc.; and Chris Bennett, Managing Director of The Caribbean Council. BritCham Guyana noted that the Board is well positioned to build on existing initiatives and to guide the organisation 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 UK 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, supporting private sector growth and economic advancement. BritCham Guyana is a professional business support organisation working to protect, promote and encourage trade and commerce between Guyana and the UK and, in so doing, improve the quality of business opportunities across Guyana and the UK.