The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has elected Edward Boyer as its new chairman, replacing Norman McLean.

Boyer, who is also chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hardware Group of Companies, was elected during the PSC’s Annual General Meeting on May 19, at the Marriott Hotel.

A statement from the PSC noted that Boyer is immediate Past Vice-Chairman of the PSC and a former President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  He is also Chairman of the Salvation Army in Guyana.

Meanwhile, Desmond Sears was elected Vice-Chairman. He is Executive Director of Delmur Co. Ltd, of Forestry & Technical Consulting Inc., and of Omai Transportation & Equipment Inc.

“Mr. Sears has more than thirty-five years of experience in shipping and is also the Honorary Consul General for the Royal Kingdom of Norway,” the PSC noted.

Additionally, Ramesh Dookhoo was unanimously reelected as Secretary of the Commission. He is a Past Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, current President of the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce and a Past President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association.

Dookhoo is also a Trustee of the Caribbean Court of Justice Fund and Chairman of the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission and the Cheddie Jagan International Airport.  Additionally, Fitzroy McLeod was returned as Treasurer.  He is the Financial Controller of the National Milling Company of Guyana.