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DEPUTY Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) of the Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry (GBTI), Shawn Gurcharran, will soon assume the role of CEO of the company, according to GBTI.
The company, in a press release, announced a succession in its top management, noting that James (Jim) Foster, CEO (2020-2024), will demit office on March 31, 2024, and Gurcharran will assume duties as CEO on April 2, 2024.

“GBTI expresses its deepest appreciation to James Foster, our outgoing CEO, for his transformative leadership since 2020,” the company said.

The bank went on to say: “Jim’s global banking expertise and strategic foresight have been pivotal in advancing GBTI’s position in the banking sector. Jim’s tenure brought about significant achievements and set new benchmarks for excellence. The bank is indebted to James Foster for this legacy.”

With over 20 years in banking and a solid tenure as GBTI’s Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Gurcharran, is uniquely poised to lead the management structure of the bank.

“His profile includes an MBA with a specialism in Finance and ACCA and CGI fellowships, which has been instrumental in GBTI’s financial growth and strategic transformation efforts,” GBTI said, adding: “The Incoming-CEO is supported by an executive team with extensive experience; a portent for a continuing trajectory of growth, innovation, and commitment to excellence. His appointment continues the legacy of strong Guyanese leadership at the helm and management levels of the Bank.”