The Board of Directors of the Festival Management Committee (FMC), the producers of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (TCC) has appointed Mrs. Aneesa Oumarally as the organizations Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As a current board member of the (FMC), Oumarally has been responsible for providing oversight as Chair of the Governance Committee for the 2019 Toronto Caribbean Carnival (TCC).

Having practiced law in Ontario over the last two decades, Oumarally brings a wealth of knowledge in business management. She has been involved in corporate commercial, real estate and civil litigation cases appearing before most levels of court, including the Ontario Court of Appeal as lead counsel.

The CEO of the Festival Management Committee will be responsible for the overall management and daily operations, including oversight of the organizations public relations and marketing efforts. Oumarally intends to work closely with corporate institutions, government, and individuals within the public and private sectors.

As CEO, Oumarally will work closely with the Board of Directors to achieve the overall objectives of the organization, including coordinating and directing the programs of the board. In marketing, promotions and publicity, she will be tasked with attracting new visitors to the city for the 2020 Toronto Caribbean Carnival.

“I look forward to working with the staff and Board of the FMC, all bandleaders, OSA and OCPA as well as our stakeholders, and the City of Toronto to deliver another successful Toronto Caribbean Carnival,” said Aneesa Oumarally, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Festival Management Committee