GMSA elects new Board of Directors for 2025/2026

Dear Editor,
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is delighted to announce the successful election of its new Board of Directors for the term 2025/2026.
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 organization. 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.
Rafeek Khan, Managing Director of Durable Wood Products, was elected as President of the Association. He will be supported by Ramsay Ali, CEO of Sterling Products Inc. Vasudeo Singh, Group Finance Director & Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Demerara Distillers Ltd, is Second Vice President and Treasurer; and Roseann Bulkan, Manager of Bulkan Timber Works Inc, is Third Vice President.
This diverse team, and the expertise of the newly elected directors, promise a vibrant and inclusive governance framework for the upcoming year.
Rafeek Khan 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 of 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 the Private Sector Commission (PSC).
The 2025/2026 Board Members are as follows: –
1. Durable Wood Products – Rafeek Khan, President of GMSA
2. Sterling Products Ltd – Ramsay Ali, First Vice-President, Chairperson of the Agro-Processing Sub-Sector
3. Demerara Distillers Limited – Vasudeo Singh, Second Vice-President & Treasurer
4. Bulkan Timber Works Inc. – Roseann Bulkan – Third Vice President & Chairperson of the Extractive Industries Sub-Sector
5. Corriea & Corriea Ltd – Dr. Marie Correia, Chairperson of the Construction & Engineering Sub-Sector
6. Keen360 Inc. – Mr. Zahid Khan, Chairman of the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Sub-Sector
7. EICCIO Advisers – Theon Alleyne, Chairperson of Services Sub-Sector
8. Comfort Sleep Inc – Dennis Charran, Chairperson of the Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Sub-Sector
9. DENMOR Garment Manufacturers Inc – Upasna Mudlier, Chairman of Textiles & Sewn Goods Sub-Sector
10. Rid-O-Pes – Timothy Tucker, Chairman of the Trade, Investment& Legal Committee, Board Member
11. Banks DIH Limited – David Carto, Board Member
12. Brass Aluminum & Cast Iron Foundry (B.A.C.I.F) – Peter Pompey, Board Member
13. Environmental Management Consultants – Malisa Nokta, Board Member
14. Edward B. Beharry & Company Limited – Raymond Ramsaroop, Board Member
15. UMAMI Inc – Chris Persaud, Board Member
16. Barama Company Limited – Mohindra Chand, Board Member
17. Vista Holdings Inc – Orson Ferguson, Board Member
18. Amaya Milk Company Guyana Inc – Omkaar Sharma, Board Member
19. New GPC Inc – Keshwar Singh, Board Member
20. Kanoo (Guyana) Inc – Chet Bowling, Board Member
21. 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.

Sincerely,
Guyana
Manufacturing and
Services Association
(GMSA)