BritCham looks to increase membership, advocate for ease-of-doing-business policies

The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) this week hosted its elections where Faizal Khan, Chief Executive Officer of Guysons, was re-elected Chairman.

In a statement, the body reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an environment where businesses can thrive, leveraging the strengths and opportunities of both Guyana and the United Kingdom to unlock new avenues for trade, investment, and collaboration. The Chamber added that the Board will continue to serve as a platform for advocacy, partnerships, and knowledge sharing as it works to support private-sector growth and economic advancement in Guyana.

Speaking about its priority for the new term, the board said it will focus on 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.

Also re-elected were Mr. Liam O’Toole, Chief Operating Officer of Nations Inc., who will serve as Treasurer, and Mr. 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 comprises:

• Mrs. Claire Antell-Thorne – Director, Wilderness Explorers
• Mr. Adrian Barrow – Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Brokers Guyana Ltd (IBGL)
• Mr. Robert Hiscock – Head of Mobile Operations, ENet
• Mr. Richard Stanton – Consultant, One Communications
• Mr. Tim Miller OBE – Country Director, Control Risks Guyana Services Inc.
• Mr. Chris Bennett – Managing Director.