Faizal Khan, Chief Executive Officer of Guysons, is re-elected Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana), following recently concluded elections on Thursday, 29th January 2026.
Khan’s election signals continuity and renewed focus as the Chamber continues its mandate to strengthen trade and investment ties between Guyana and the United Kingdom, while advancing private sector collaboration and economic development.
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, The Caribbean Council
BritCham Guyana noted that the Board is well positioned to build on existing initiatives and to guide the organization through its next phase of growth, drawing on the collective expertise and sectoral diversity of its members.
The Chamber outlined several priority areas for the new term, including:
The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) is an independent, non-profit business chamber committed to driving UK business growth in Guyana. Our members are companies and individuals from the UK, Guyana and worldwide and employ thousands globally. We work with our members, governments, and many other stakeholders to support and strengthen the UK-Guyana business relationship. For more information, visit britchamgy.com.
- 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
- Increasing member value through targeted events, dialogue, and business support initiatives.
BritCham Guyana 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, partnership, and knowledge-sharing, as it works to support private sector growth and economic advancement in Guyana.
