By Prior Beharry
RAJIV DIPTEE has resigned as President of the Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT).
His resignation takes effect on July 31, 2024.
A release from SATT on Wednesday stated, “Mr Diptee was appointed to the post in September 2018, marking a nearly six-year tenure.”
Contacted by AZP News on the reasons for his resignation Diptee said, “At this time I have been able to achieve all the goals I set out to do with SATT including but not limited to the formation of the Caribbean Supermarkets Association (CSA), expanding initiatives like the Caribbean Food and Beverage Trade Show, raising the standards and levels of advocacy.
“And I personally feel that it is the appropriate time for me to step back and allow growth in a different direction for the association.”
He said he will also step down as head of the CSA for the incoming SATT president to find a successor.
In its statement, SATT noted, “During this time, he (Diptee) has overseen significant transformative changes at SATT, solidifying the organisation’s status as one of the nation’s leading business sector organisations (BSOs) in industry matters and as a prominent voice in national issues. He has also spearheaded numerous initiatives, including charity and relief efforts, and has been a keynote speaker at many prominent forums.
“Mr Diptee expresses his sincere gratitude to the members of the SATT for their trust and confidence placed in his leadership, having been honoured to lead such a dynamic and impactful group of dedicated professionals.
“SATT will initiate the process to appoint a suitable successor during this period of transition and
will be guided by an interim team in the period to ensure that an adequate replacement is
forthcoming.”
