Ramesh Ghir
Ramesh Ghir is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana, South America. Mr. Ghir has had an illustrious career in the aviation sector, spanning over two decades.
Under his leadership, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has undergone a major transformation into a modern facility. Key infrastructure upgrades include extending the main runway, expanding terminal facilities, installing modern boarding bridges, and deploying biometric electronic gates. Additionally, he is currently overseeing the construction of a new 180,000-square-foot Terminal 2 facility to handle Guyana's surging travel demand.
These modernization efforts led to substantial operational growth across all metrics. A surge in international flights pushed passenger traffic, seat capacity, and cargo volumes to new heights.
Ramesh Ghir holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of the West Indies. He is also an Aviation Security Management Professional (PMC) and International Airport Professional (IAP), having completed the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP).
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