Sheik Riyad David Insanally

Background

Insanally, Sheik Riyad David was born on October 9, 1959 in Georgetown, Guyana. Son of Sheik Mohamed David and Fazia Zulfikar Insanally.

Education

Bachelor with honors, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge U., 1980; Master of Philosophy, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge U., 1981; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1990.

Career

Lecturer, U. Guyana, Georgetown, 1981-1984; teaching fellow, Harvard University, Cambridge, 1984-1989; tutor Cabot House, Harvard University, Cambridge, 1985-1990; foreign service officer, Ministry Foreign Affairs, Georgetown, since 1990. Consultant Organization of American States, Washington, 1987, United Nations Devel Program, New York City, 1988.

Achievements

• Sheik Riyad David Insanally has been listed as a noteworthy Diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Scholar Guyana, 1977, Harvard University, 1984, Lounsbery Foundation, New York City, 1984. Member Modern Language Association, Queen's College Old Students Association (secretary), Georgetown CricketClub, Fitzwilliam Society, Billygoats Society.

Interests

• Avocations: cricket, rowing, squash.

Connections

Father:

Sheik Mohamed David Insanally

Mother:

Fazia Zulfikar Insanally