District Governor Maurice Saad of Rotary District 7030 will visit St. Vincent and the Grenadines from 8 to 11 November 2026 as part of his programme of official visits to Rotary Clubs across the region.
The visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen engagement with local Rotary leadership, recognise the contributions of Rotarians to national development and encourage greater collaboration in addressing community needs. During his time on island, Governor Saad will pay a courtesy call to His Excellency the Governor General, meet with local Clubs, and visit projects throughout SVG.
Guided by the District’s 2026–2027 theme, “Create Lasting Impact,” Governor Saad continues to emphasise innovative approaches to service, stronger membership engagement and partnerships capable of delivering sustainable results.
The visit also takes place during Rotary Foundation Month, when Rotarians worldwide highlight the role of The Rotary Foundation in advancing health, education, peacebuilding, community development and environmental sustainability.
About District Governor Maurice Saad
Born in Senegal in 1968, Maurice Saad is a pharmacist and toxicologist with 30 years of professional experience.
He graduated from the University of Paris XI in France and completed further studies in Industrial Pharmacy at the University of Montreal, Canada. After working in research and development within the pharmaceutical industry, he established a pharmacy in Guadeloupe.
A Rotarian since 2003, Saad served as President of the Rotary Club of Pointe-à-Pitre Doyen in 2015–2016 and Assistant Governor for Guadeloupe from 2020 to 2023. He became District Membership Chair in 2023, reflecting his commitment to strengthening and developing Rotary membership. He is married to Aline, and they have two sons.
About Rotary District 7030
Rotary District 7030 encompasses 17 countries and territories and 78 Rotary Clubs across the Southern Caribbean and parts of South America.
Through Rotary International, its members collaborate on humanitarian initiatives addressing education, healthcare, economic development, peacebuilding and other community priorities.
