GYSBI Appoints Six Guyanese to Managerial Roles, Highlighting Local Talent Development

According to Kaieteur News, Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI), which operates as the nation's largest shore base and logistics hub for the oil and gas sector, has reached a significant point in developing local leadership by having Guyanese nationals occupy all Base Manager positions for the first time. These roles, which were previously held by expatriates, are now filled by long-term employees who have advanced through the ranks to gain the necessary operational expertise and strategic leadership skills for overseeing base operations.

In a statement, GYSBI announced that the newly appointed Base Managers include Rondell Wade and Rohit Gulchand, who are both Senior Base Managers, alongside Michael Lambert, Nkosi Sandy, Aveledo Lindie, and Marvin McLennon, who are all Annex Base Managers. Furthermore, Nkosi Sandy's appointment signifies that she is the first female Base Manager in Guyana.

Marvin McLennon, who has worked across various departments at GYSBI, brings firsthand knowledge of the effort needed to establish the company's reputation, maintain world-class operating standards, and integrate health and safety practices into daily routines. Rondell Wade, aged 33, began his tenure at GYSBI in February 2018 as a Warehouse Supervisor, having previously worked at RUSAL, and subsequently advanced to Logistics Coordinator and then Base Coordinator before reaching his current role as Senior Base Manager. Rohit Gulchand, 41, joined GYSBI in June 2018 as a Banksman, following experience as a Bookkeeper and Senior Shipping Clerk with the Guyana Sugar Corporation, and progressed through roles such as Foreman, Logistics Coordinator, and Base Coordinator before becoming Senior Base Manager.

Michael Lambert, 30, started at GYSBI in June 2019 as a Banksman after finishing high school, and later moved to Foreman, Logistics Coordinator, and Base Coordinator before becoming Base Manager. Sandy, 34, who is a mother of two, joined GYSBI in December 2018 as a Banksman. Prior to GYSBI, she was employed as a Draftswoman at the Brass Aluminium and Cast-Iron Foundry (BACIF) and progressed to become the first female in the roles of Foreman, Logistics Coordinator, and Base Coordinator before becoming a Base Manager. Aveledo Lindie, 49, joined GYSBI in July 2017 as a Driver, bringing experience from the gold mining industry, and advanced to Forklift Operator and then Warehouse Supervisor before being appointed Base Manager. McLennon, 34, started at GYSBI in October 2020 as a Banksman, having previously served in the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Corps of Wardens, and his career at GYSBI included roles as QHSSE Field Advisor, QHSSE Supervisor, and QHSSE Team Lead, before serving as G-City Base Manager and then moving to his current position as Annex Base Manager.

GYSBI Chief Executive Officer Oliver Kassam stated that these appointments demonstrate the company's increasing capability to develop management expertise from within its staff. He noted that these employees possess an understanding of the company's operations because they have contributed to its building, and they have experienced the business demands at various levels, understanding that effective leadership requires sound judgment, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Kassam added that their current responsibility is to utilize this experience to lead their teams and prepare the next generation of Guyanese talent.

According to GYSBI, between the end of 2020 and September 26, 2026, the count of Guyanese in management positions increased from eight to 61. Consequently, Guyanese representation in management rose from 32 per cent to approximately 80 per cent. During the same timeframe, the company's Guyanese workforce expanded by roughly 85 per cent, growing from 342 to close to 650 employees. In September 2026, Guyanese accounted for 96 per cent of the recorded workforce, compared to just over 90 per cent at the end of 2020. The Base Managers' career paths across the company serve as a practical illustration of the opportunities available for building experience, developing leadership skills, and advancing within the organization.