GFF appoints new General Secretary

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) on Thursday announced the appointment of Mr Pushpargha Chattopadhyay as its new General Secretary, who will arrive on August 1, 2025, to commence his duties. Mr Chattopadhyay brings with him more than 15 years of experience in football administration, capacity building, and strategic leadership within some of the most dynamic football environments in Asia.
According to the Federation, this appointment is the outcome of a comprehensive international recruitment process jointly conducted by the GFF and FIFA. The position attracted applications from over 40 candidates representing five of the six FIFA confederations. Through a structured, multi-phase evaluation, including interviews, technical assessments, and detailed background checks, a shortlist of six top candidates was established. Mr Chattopadhyay was selected based on his outstanding credentials and clear alignment with the GFF’s strategic direction.
As a distinguished football executive and senior sports consultant, Mr Chattopadhyay previously served in various leadership capacities at the All India Football Federation (AIFF), including as Head of State Development, Head of Clubs and Licensing, and Head of Administration within the Technical Department. During his tenure, he led the implementation of national development programmes under the FIFA Forward initiative, coordinated high-level licensing and regulatory activities, and played an instrumental role in grassroots development and capacity-building initiatives across 36 member associations in India.
Most recently, Mr Chattopadhyay held the post of Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Football Association (West Bengal), where he spearheaded an organisational transformation and developed new intellectual properties to strengthen the Association’s financial and operational footing. He also served as a Senior Project Consultant in the Sports Advisory division of Ernst & Young LLP, leading key projects focused on sports development and institutional reform.
Speaking on the appointment, GFF President Wayne Forde said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr Chattopadhyay to the Guyana Football Federation. His vast experience working at both national and international levels, including with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA development programmes, makes him uniquely suited to lead the GFF Secretariat at this important juncture. His appointment signals our commitment to strengthening governance, improving operational efficiency, and delivering enhanced services to our members and stakeholders.”
As General Secretary, Mr Chattopadhyay will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Federation, supporting the execution of the GFF’s strategic priorities, and ensuring alignment with international best practices and regulatory frameworks.
Mr Chattopadhyay stated, “It is an honour for me to be appointed as the General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) at such a pivotal time and phase in its growth and development. I would like to thank the GFF President, Mr Wayne Forde, along with the members of the GFF Council, for showing their faith in my leadership, experience, and management acumen and entrusting me to take the helm of football administration at GFF. My vision aligns with the Federation’s commitment to progress by fostering collaboration, professionalism, and accountability and building sustainable systems that serve every level of the game. The possibilities of growth are many, and what lies ahead is hard work through unity to achieve our collective goals and take Guyana’s football to new heights.”
Mr Chattopadhyay holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Vancouver Island University in Canada and a Master of Science (MSc) in International Business from the University of Hertfordshire. He speaks English, Hindi, and Bengali fluently.
The GFF Council has extended its best wishes to Mr Chattopadhyay as he assumes this important leadership role in Guyana’s football journey.