Mr. Sheik Monty Niamatali
Founder, Chairman
Founder of Variety Woods & Greenheart Ltd (VWL), Sheik (Monty) Niamatali, MS serves as Chairman and was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Service for long and outstanding service in Sustainable Tropical Forest Management, Wood Utilization and marketing of forest products in the development of Guyana’s Forestry Sector. He spent much of his youth exploring Guyana’s forests and the Global success of VWL has been achieved through his scientific insight, experiences, intuition and respect for the natural ecosystem of Guyana. VWL has the unique distinction of exporting its products to (6) continents across the globe and this accomplishment manifests itself in its high-quality products and reliable deliveries between VWL and its customers. Mr. Niamatali remains devoted to enhancing Guyana’s reputation as a producer of superior forestry products, embracing biodiversity and sustainably utilizing Guyana’s natural resources. His vision of showcasing and preserving the genetic richness of the land remains the cornerstone of the Company’s operations.
Mr. Rommel Niamatali
Managing Director
Sharing the leadership of VWL with his father, Rommel Niamatali is the Company’s Executive Director of Operations and oversees all facets of the logging operations, developing the infrastructure, including roads, crossings and bridges and building and fostering relationships with local and international clients. Having been exposed to the natural beauty of Guyana from an early age by his father, Rommel is intrinsically aware of the need to preserve the wildlife and fauna and his future plans include the establishment of an eco-friendly resort within the Company’s concession where visitors can experience the wonder of Guyana’s exceptional landscape and observe endangered species in their natural habitat. “I would like to teach my young daughters how to appreciate the natural beauty of our land, just as my father taught me”.
Our Vision
Building on the Legacy of Quality Timber Products and strong Customer Values, while functioning in a Sustainably and Ecologically balanced environment that yield maximum returns.
Our Mission
VWL’s mission is to further develop a high standard integrated forestry and saw milling enterprise based on the responsible management of a model forest concession to market internationally accepted value added timber products world-wide for the benefit of the company, its stakeholders, and the people of Guyana.