David Jeng re-elected as GCCI Board Youth Director

Winning the election with a commanding 70 percent margin, Jeng expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence reposed in him.

“Today marks one of the proudest and most joyful moments in my career,” Jeng stated.

He expressed gratitude to all for trusting him with such an opportunity to serve.

“I am deeply grateful to my family, to President Edi Mass Jobe for trusting me with opportunities to serve, to the GCCI Secretariat under Sarata Conateh for their constant guidance, to my fellow board members for their collaboration, and most importantly, to the members of GCCI for entrusting me with this responsibility once again. I pledge to continue serving with integrity, energy, and purpose.”

Jeng will serve under the new leadership of Njundu Fatty, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Salam Financial Services, who emerged as GCCI President.

The new executive team also includes Fatou Jallow as Vice President; Momodou Barrow as Director of Banking and Financial Services; Sulayman Mboge as Director of Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Exports; and Sanna Jassey as Director of Construction, Real Estate, and Tourism.

A versatile entrepreneur and intellectual property (IP) expert, Jeng has dedicated much of his career to youth empowerment.

Over the past three years as Director of Youth, he has advocated for young people and women, designed and implemented impactful projects, represented Gambian businesses at high-level international forums, and supported SMEs through capacity-building initiatives.

His impact extends far beyond The Gambia. he has inspired and supported over 10,000 entrepreneurs in more than 20 countries, including Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, the USA, and the Caribbean.

Stakeholders welcomed his re-election in view of his influence in shaping opportunities for young Gambians.

“His efforts have been widely acknowledged as crucial steps toward creating opportunities for the country’s teeming youth population. This elevation is not only recognition of his hard work but also an encouragement for all young leaders to aspire to greater heights,” one remarked.

Born in Banjul on January 17, Jeng completed his early education at Methodist Preparatory School and Gambia Methodist Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Finance from the University of The Gambia and a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property from Africa University, where his research focused on the strategic use of trademarks by SMEs.

Beyond academia, Jeng is the founder and managing consultant of Bliss Executives, a management consultancy firm, and the Managing Director of Chapman Xpress Financial Services.

His re-election underscores not only his leadership and vision but also the growing recognition of the role of young professionals in shaping The Gambia’s private sector and economic future.