– following Ron Webster’s death

VICE-CHAIRMAN of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Mr. Ramesh Persaud has been identified to be the new Chairman, following the death of former Chairman Mr. Ronald Webster.
Persaud whose identification was ratified on May 6 by the PSC Council, will be officially sworn in before the end of June. However, presently, he is not Acting Chairman but Chairman awaiting a ceremonial appointment.
In an interview with the Guyana Chronicle, he explained that, while he is happy to fill the post, it is vitally important that he prioritises development of the Private Sector.
His much gained experience along with the support of other competent individuals in the PSC will continue to aid him in his quest. Persaud said he would also be giving priority to building the relationship with agencies to ensure Guyana develops.
Persaud had held the position of PSC Vice-Chairman since June 2013 and is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute of Private Enterprise Development Ltd. (IPED) and the Executive Director of the Guyana Youth Business Trust (GYBT), the capacity in which he has been serving from January 1, 2010.
Before now, he was the Finance Controller of IPED for three and a half years and Group Financial Accountant and Financial/Management Accountant of Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) for three years.
He is also the Co-Founder and Director of Cacique Inc, an ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner since 2006 and has been a Senior Lecturer of the ACCA while being the current Chairman of the Caribbean Microfinance Alliance (CMFA), a regional network of microfinance institutions and credit unions representing some 24 member organisations in nine Caribbean countries.
Persaud is, as well, a Council member of the Consultative Association of Guyanese Industries (CAGI), present Chairman of the Guyana Book Foundation and Coordinator of the Global Entrepreneurship Week activities in Guyana.

(By Ravin Singh)