Peel Police Services Board Elects New Chair, Vice-Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BRAMPTON - Brampton resident Ron Chatha was elected as Chair of the Peel Police Services Board at its January Board meeting. At the same meeting, Mississauga resident Ahmad Attia was elected Vice-Chair. Both the Chair and Vice-Chair are elected by their colleagues at the first Board meeting each year.  

Chatha was appointed to serve as a provincial representative on the Board in January 2019 for a period of 3 years. Ron has been a Realtor since 2008 and is currently working for a leading real estate firm in Peel Region. Outside of real estate, Ron has a lengthy history of serving his community. Passionate about community service, Ron is an active volunteer and is serving on many not-for-profit boards. He is serving as a board member for the Peel Children’s Aid Foundation and has also served on Brampton’s School Traffic Safety Council.  He is also currently the Chair for the Committee of Adjustment and Minor Variance for the City of Brampton. Ron is also an avid sports fan who enjoys playing cricket and watching cricket, basketball and hockey.

“I am humbled and honoured to be elected Chair of the Peel Police Services Board. I want to thank my colleagues on the Board for their confidence and support, and for allowing me the opportunity to serve in this important role,” said Chatha. “I look forward to an exciting year ahead as we work collaboratively with my colleagues on the Board, the Chief and the police service to ensure the men and women of Peel Regional Police are provided with the tools and support to best protect and serve the residents of Peel.”

Ahmad Attia was appointed to the Police Services Board on May 23, 2019 as the citizen appointee for the Region of Peel. Ahmad was born and raised in Mississauga where he and his wife continue to live and raise their three children. Ahmad is a businessman and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life, professionally and through his volunteerism, to advancing community and social causes. With over 15 years of experience, Ahmad currently serves as CEO of Incisive Strategy where he has demonstrated deep expertise in crisis management, public affairs and risk management. 

Ahmad is a respected community advocate and human rights activist in Canada and internationally. He currently serves on the board of the Muslim Council of Peel. Through his volunteer work he dedicates his time to supporting youth mentorship, relief work, civic engagement and community projects.

The Board also extended its gratitude to Regional Chair Nando Iannicca for his leadership as Board Chair in 2019, overseeing a year of transition on the Police Services Board, the release of the equity audit and his stewardship during the hiring of new police chief Nish Duraiappah.

The Peel Police Services Board is the governing body for the Peel Regional Police which provides police services to the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and under contract, to Pearson International Airport.

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For more information:

Rob Serpe
Executive Director
Peel Police Services Board
905-458-1340
robert.serpe@peelpoliceboard.ca