GFF President, new GS attend FIFA Executive Summits in Miami

President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Wayne Forde and newly-appointed General Secretary Pushpargha Chattopadhyay are attending the prestigious FIFA Executive Summits in Miami.

The GFF made the announcement via a social media post on Monday afternoon.

“The Summit brings together global football leaders to discuss key strategic priorities, including infrastructure development, women’s football, youth programmes, and governance matters,” the GFF wrote.

“During the event, President Forde took the opportunity to introduce Mr. Chattopadhyay to our esteemed colleagues at FIFA, Concacaf and the CFU, fostering important relationships that will help drive the growth and development of football in our region.”

The post continued: “We are proud to see our leadership actively engaged on the international stage, working tirelessly to enhance our sport and bring new opportunities to our players and fans. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build a brighter future for football!”

Chattopadhyay’s appointment

Chattopadhyay’s appointment to the post was the outcome of a comprehensive international recruitment process jointly conducted by the GFF and FIFA, the GFF said last week.

The position attracted applications from over 40 candidates representing five of the six FIFA confederations.

In announcing the appointment, the GFF outlined: “Through a structured, multi-phase evaluation, including interviews, technical assessments, and detailed background checks, a shortlist of six top candidates was established.

Chattopadhyay was selected based on his outstanding credentials and clear alignment with the GFF’s strategic direction.”

Chattopadhyay will arrive in Guyana on August 1, 2025 to commence his duties.

About the new General Secretary

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.

As a distinguished football executive and senior sports consultant, 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, 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.

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.