THE Board of Commissioners of the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has announced the appointment of Rabindra Kandhi as Director of the Commission, effective March 1, 2024.

According to a press release from the CCAC, Kandhi brings to the commission a wealth of experience, having served in both the private and public sectors for over 28 years in several management capacities.

He holds a Diploma in Marketing and a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc.) in Business Management from the University of Guyana.

Kandhi is also professionally qualified at several levels of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and has worked as a project-management professional on several IDB-funded projects.

Chairman of the CCAC, Dhaneshwar Deonarine, said that Kandhi’s appointment “Reflects the board’s confidence that the balance of his skills, experience and leadership qualities will contribute to the growth and success of the commission”.

The newly appointed director said: “[This appointment] provides an opportunity to position the commission in its rightful regulatory place in this, one of the world’s fastest-growing economy [sic] and commits to maintain a platform that allows consumers to access redress.”

The CCAC is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce.