Energy Conference and Expo appoints CEO

Kurt Baboolall
Kurt Baboolall

The International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana  (IECEG) yesterday announced the appointment of Kurt Baboolall as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from October 1, 2022.

An IECEG release said that Baboolall holds a Mas-ter’s of Business Administration from the Australian Institute of Business, a Degree in Business Management, and a Diploma in Banking and Finance from the University of Guyana. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Director of Operations for IECEG 2022.

Before his tenure at IECEG, the release said that Baboolall was Business Development Manager – of Ibis Construction Equipment Sales & Rentals (ICON) – a Joint Venture with Farfan & Mendes & FT Farfan from Trinidad between 2016-2020, Business Manager at Scotiabank between 2006-2016 and Seasonal Auditor for the Edward Beharry Group of Companies between 2000-2004.

Chairman of the International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana, Anthony Whyte said, “We are delighted to have Mr. Baboolall take the helm as CEO as we head into the 2023 edition of the IECEG under the theme ‘Harnessing Energy for Development’. The conference and Expo has been able to garner overwhelming return support from this year’s exhibitors and sponsors. In addition, we have also seen substantial interest from new players across the energy sector and also from other sectors such as agriculture, mining, and forestry to name a few.”

The 2023 edition of the International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana will take place from February 14-17, 2023 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel.