Charles Hewitt

Charles Hewitt (born 21 August 1942) is a Brunanter businessman and former politician. A member of the Centre Democrats, he served in the House of Representatives from 1973-2002 and in the Senate from 2002-2005. He was also minister in several governments.

Biography
Before his political career, Hewitt worked as a business manager. He was also chairman of some industry trade groups and business organisations.

He joined the Centre Democrats and was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1973. In 1981, he was appointed Minister of Finance in the first Jorgeson government from 1981-1985.

Hewitt became chairman of the CD after the 1985 general election. He led the party in the 1989 election to 11 seats, but failed to form a government with FLP leader Edward Willemont. In 1991, he stepped down as party leader and was succeeded by Piet Kleinbeek.

After years of opposition in the House, Hewitt was named Minister of Industry and Agriculture in the Jorgeson II government from 1994-1998. He continued to serve as industry minister in the first Michels government until 2002, when he announced he would not take up any government position after the 2002 election.

From 2002-2005, Hewitt was a senator for Carrington Parish. After this, he announced his retirement from national politics and took up positions within business organisations and industry trade groups. Hewitt was also a board member of Coza and Tardia.