Fmr High Commissioner named chair of Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce
The Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) has announced the appointment of Lilian Chatterjee, former Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, as Chair of its Board of Directors following the Chamber’s 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Chair of Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), Lilian Chatterjee
According to the chamber, Chatterjee’s diplomatic experience and deep knowledge of Guyana’s political and economic landscape are expected to bring added depth to the Chamber’s work.
Joining Chatterjee on the Board are Dr Surendra Persaud as Co-Chair, Winston Kassim as Honorary Co-Chair – Canada, Anand Beharry as Honorary Co-Chair – Guyana, Vishnu Doerga as Secretary, and Suraj Mattai as Treasurer. Fareed Amin, former Deputy Minister in the Government of Ontario, will continue to serve as Managing Director.
In a statement, the CGCC congratulated the new Board members and expressed gratitude to outgoing members for their service. “The newly constituted Board brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and cross-sector expertise that will further strengthen the Chamber’s ability to serve its members and advance the Canada-Guyana commercial partnership,” the Chamber noted.
The CGCC reiterated its commitment to promoting bilateral trade, investment, and innovation while supporting inclusive and sustainable development in both Canada and Guyana.
