The Miss Star Select Committee





The Miss Star Advisory and Select Committee is a group of experienced and dedicated professionals with varied career backgrounds and callings from across the world.

They bring to the table an international prospective on pageantry, tourism development, banking and finance, management, choreography and dance, and media.

All eyes are on spotlighting tourism destinations and cultural heritage sites and monuments that are often overlooked by mainstream holidaymakers and tourists. Meet the Miss Star Advisory and Select Committee:

 

CEO - Ken Chung

Ken CHUNG is the CEO of Miss Star International (producers of Miss Star ). Before now, Chung was the Director of K.M Chung Promotions and National Director for the Miss World Organisation Guyana (www.miss-guyana.org). He also holds the position of International Agent for Miss Teen World Trinidad (www.missteen-world.com); International Agent for Miss Commonwealth Beauty Pageant Jamaica (www.misscommonwealthpageant.com); National Director for Miss Model International St Martin (missmodelinternational.com) and Director and Coordinator for the Miss Tourism World, Zimbabwe 2005.

Born in 1949 into a devout and pious Christian family in Guyana, South America, Chung was raised and instilled with a strong sense of entrepreneurism and mercantile foresight. Educated in the United Kingdom, Chung has lived in the UK since 1964. He brings an immense wealth of pageantry knowledge and organizational expertise.






Strategic Director - Keith Bradley

Keith Bradley was involved in the defence industry for the first half of his career working at a senior level in the UK, Japan, Hong Kong and the USA, initially in engineering and then progressing into marketing and corporate strategy. Since 1991 he has also been in the telecoms sector in a wide range of capacities, a board director of the original Orange plc company in the early 90's and then with Hutchison Telecom from 1995 based in the Far East and then Israel. He was the first employee in 2000 of Hutchison's 3G UK company (now branded 'Three') serving as the Commercial Director and Deputy CEO for 3 years, he then returned to Hong Kong to help Hutchison build up a telecoms manufacturing business. In 2006 he left the Hutchison Group to set up his own consulting practice, Bosham Consulting. Bosham's clients include Itochu and Nano Media from Japan - where Keith is Chairman of their European business, Quadrille from Dubai, Business Futures and The Foundation. He is also a director of several other companies.

Director - Ansel Wong

Ansel is a true Trini by birth, culture and allegiance. He has been instrumental in promoting all aspects of his nation's culture, particularly Carnival and Caribbean Language and Literature. Like many of his fellow countrymen, he has lived more years in the UK than in Trinidad and during that time has achieved some notable milestones. These included being responsible for the designation of October as Black History Month; the founding of the Indo-Caribbean Society and the Fatel Rozack group promoting good relations between the Asian and African communities in London; the CLR James Supplementary School and The Black Arts Workshop aimed at young adults and The Caribbean Communications Project teaching adults to read and write.

His publications include My Home in Trinidad (Macmillan's), Carnival in Trinidad (Macmillan's), The Language of the Black Experience (Blackwells), The Afro - Caribbean Presence in Britain (Early Child Development and Care) and Our Story (Hansib Publications).

Ansel Wong is an Associate Director of Focus Consultancy Limited, Europe's market leader in diversity and management consultancy. He has a proven track record of success over many decades in working for and with diverse communities and has a unique ability to communicate across cultural barriers. His wide-ranging career has given him experience of working at the most senior levels taking him through public and charitable sectors and having included public appointments as well as senior management positions.

Ansel is a Justice of the Peace and a Fellow of the RSA. He held several appointments as Non-Executive Director and Chair of a number of Health and NHS organisations in London and community and voluntary sector organisation working in the arts, including the Notting Hill Carnival.

Official Designer - Derek Moore

A native of Georgetown, Guyana, Derek Moore is famous in South America and the Caribbean for his peculiar wraps, artistic blend of colours and one-of-a-kind creations. He's a pace-setter whose clients include Guyana's beauties at the Miss World Pageant (1999-2005) and Miss Universe Pageant (2003-2004), Miss Guyana UK 1995 and Miss World 2003. Moore is grouped with leading Caribbean designers like Heather Jones and has showcased at Fashion World, Super Fest, Caribbean's and Craft and the Miss Tourism World, Zimbabwe 2005.

His vibrant career spans more than 10 years and has been widely covered by the media in South America and the Caribbean, the latest being the much talked about cover shot of Guyana's Entertainment Magazine (GEM).

Influenced by all cultures, his stylish and cutting-edge creations have won him Guyana's Best Designer Award in 2003 and 2004. Born in 1966, Moore brings his unique touch of style and run-away creative skills.




Production Director - Caron du Plessis

Caron du Plessis is the founder of The Evolution Event Management and Production, one of the hottest events management and production companies in South Africa.

du Plessis has more than 10 years experience in the delivery of world class events such as product and media launches, top fashion and road shows, stage production, conferencing, market research exhibitions and awards ceremonies.

Through extensive research and practical application her clients are guaranteed the best creative concept, precise implementation and expert project execution.

A native of South Africa, her success comes from having an intelligent, creative and dedicated team of professionals committed to client satisfaction. Together they have 18 years experience in events management and production.

du Plessis impressive clientele includes an ANC Fundraising Gala Banquet for former South African President Nelson Mandela, SAB Castle Premiership Awards, Discovery Platinum Prestige Award, Endemol - Big Brother VIP Eviction Parties, Estee Lauder Intuition Launch, Toyota Corolla 2002 Launch, Ericsson and MTV live links Party and Elle and Guess Look of the Year. She has also assisted with the recent Miss Tourism pageant in Zimbabwe, the A1 Grandprix and the Mvelapanda Soccer launch.

A mother of one, du Plessis and her team strive for flawless delivery of every project.























Director - Donald Sinclair

Donald Sinclair is the Programme Convener for Tourism Studies at the University of Guyana, South America, a visiting Instructor in Tourism at Florida Gulf Coast University and Project Coordinator for the OAS/USAID Small Tourism Enterprises Project in Guyana.

Born in Guyana, his knowledge of product development, marketing and tourism awareness policies secured him a two-year tenure as Founding Executive Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority. He is also the former General Secretary of the Guyana Amateur and Fitness Federation and was named the Guyana Sports Personality of the Year 2004.

Sinclair holds qualifications in Literature, International Relations and Tourism and is currently doing research for his Doctor of Management in Tourism. His hard-line articles on Tourism have been published in Guyana, the Caribbean and the UK.

He has also judged and given assistance in the preparation of a number of Pageants - the Guyana African Heritage Pageant, the Miss Guyana Universe, the Miss Guyana Renaissance Pageant and the Miss Caricom Pageant.






Director - Dr Christopher Johnson

Christopher Adrian Johnson is an eminent author, researcher and business management scientist. His academic and professional career has spanned many years and he brings a wealth of business and financial experience to his new position.

Born and raised in Guyana, Johnson attended the Extra Mural Department of the University of Guyana. Upon completing his studies, he continued his academic education in the United Kingdom, attending Cambridge University, the City Business College in London and Atlantic University College, Scotland.

Johnson has enjoyed a long and distinguished career, both in his native Guyana and overseas in the United Kingdom. In addition to his professional duties, he has published numerous books and articles, reports and conference papers covering the extensive range of his expertise.

Johnson also has a proud record of public service and fund-raising activities which have benefited many individuals, organisations and communities. In recognition of both his professional and humanitarian contributions to society, he has received numerous honours and awards.

Security Strategist- John Fitch

Security Strategist John Fitch is a technical security engineer for Mildenhall Enterprises in the USA and UK and executive with JKS Executive Services in the UK.

He comes from a military background, having served as Section Commander in the British Army in the Rapid Response Unit and Special Operations Group. Fitch has extensive knowledge of firearm, security systems, hand-to-hand combat and citizen protection.

His work for the British Government included security at Brunei Embassy and as part of the protection team for Prince Kaliud, Princess Lativa, & Princess Hessa.

Fitch was also on the security team for former South African President Nelson Mandela 1996 UK state visit and the 1992 Emir of Kuwait UK state visit, among other high profile operations. His impressive work details include assignments in Moscow, Miami, West Africa, Amsterdam, Brunei Royal family, Royal Saudi Bank, and with H.R.H. Princess Hiffa.

This Brit is sought after by major private firms in the UK, Europe and US for technical security advice.

Fitch heads up our security team.


 

 

 

Make Up Artist - Kiri Davies

Kiri Davies is a leading beauty and fitness specialists in Zimbabwe. She makes over and gives fashion tips to some of Zimbabwe's leading females. Her TV - `Make Over' - is the number one make-up programme on Zimbabwe Television.

This year Davies celebrates 12 years as owner of a top beauty clinic, gym and modeling agency. Her expertise in skin treatment and make-up secured her the position of official make-up artist for the 2005 Miss Tourism World pageant held in her homeland.

Davies is the person everyone in Zimbabwe's pageantry industry calls upon to organise fashion shows and beauty pageants.

 

 


 


Director/International Coordinator- Carolyn Baldwin

Carolyn Baldwin is the founder of Pageants SA (www.pageants.co.za) and is the only person in South Africa approved by EPIC International as an international judge and pageant organiser. Her days as Bike South Africa magazine cover model and face of Helena Rubenstein advertisements has made her a celebrity on the continent.

She holds a diploma in teaching from Brakpan Technical College and is also a qualified beauty therapist and sharp businesswoman.

Baldwin's dedication and knowledge of development, saw her and hubby owning 15 branches of the highly successful Winpack Autoglass until the late 90's when the couple sold all the offices, except the East Rand branch.

With her attention on pageantry, she turned Pageants SA into the driving force behind the growing South African pageantry industry in less than 10 years. Baldwin and her team are responsible for Miss Jr South Africa, Miss and Mr Africa, Miss Teen International, King and Queen of the Ocean and Miss and Mr Jnr South Africa. Her motto is pride, honesty, fairness, equality, fun and integrity.







Official Information Technologist-Len Lilley

Information Technologist Len Lilley has close to 30 years experience in radio, television electronics and industries.

He has worked for companies like BBC, British Airports Authority, Mercury Communication, and International Marine Radio Communication.

Lilley's an expert information and database systems technologist.

With an MSCs in Information Systems and Database Systems and a BA in Science, who would have thought he would also be a skilled photographer and Publisher/Editor of Magazine "Guyanese Abroad".

 

 


Official Photgrapher - Frank Thompson

Official Photographer Frank Thompson has photographed some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities, including the gorgeous Halle Berry and brilliant leading man Tom .

His portfolio is like a portable rich, glamorous and famous art gallery, after all Thompson can be found at all the big events from the Oscars, MTV Awards to Formula One Motor Racing and Grand Prix and top fashion shows.

His exceptional images have graced several UK and international magazines. Frank was also the official photographer at the Miss Tourism World Pageant in Zimbabwe. This Brit never leaves without his cameras.

 

 

 


Official Web Designers- Biderweb

Directors of Biderweb, Hazel Sirhan and Sarah Jarvis, have extensive experience with Web Design and search engine optimisation.

Biderweb have been privileged to work with ken Chung from the start with one of Ken's most successful pageants, the Miss Guyana World pageant.

The pageants official website www.miss-guyana.org has thousands of visitors every month and has number one placing on all of the major search engines.

Biderweb understand the needs of website clients - it is one thing to have an attractive website that acts as an online advertisement for your , however it is of vital importance that potential visitors will find your website when they enter search times in Google or Yahoo.

Originally from South Africa, but now resident in London, Sarah and Hazel have been involved in web development since 2001.