FRUTA Conquerors president Martin Massiah has stepped down from his role at the Guyana Elite League club after less than a year in charge.
Massiah, who made headlines in January 2025 as one of the youngest presidents in the federation’s history at 30, confirmed his resignation “with immediate effect” on Friday.
The marketing consultant and business strategist leaves a club that looks significantly different from the one he inherited 11 months ago.
During his short tenure, Massiah oversaw a rapid digital transformation, the launch of the club’s first-ever fan merchandise line, and crucial infrastructural upgrades at the club’s Tucville base.
“I believe this is the appropriate moment to allow new leadership to guide the next phase of the club’s evolution,” Massiah said.
“It has been an honour to serve and to work alongside the technical staff, players, supporters, and our valued partners.”
While Massiah’s time in the hot seat was brief, the list of administrative wins is extensive. Under his watch, the ‘Conquerors’ renewed the title-sponsorship deal with Guyana Beverages Inc and spearheaded improvements to the stadium’s facilities, including solar-powered security systems and refurbished operational areas.
Crucially, Massiah was a vocal advocate for the women’s game, leading the club’s recruitment during the historic first-ever Women’s Division-One League Draft.
Vice-president Mark DeFreitas, a seasoned civil engineer, will assume leadership responsibilities in the interim.