Speakers

Preshant Awadhpersad is Director of Investment Promotion at the Suriname Investment and Trade Agency (SITA), where he leads efforts to attract, facilitate, and retain investment in priority sectors aligned with Suriname’s economic development goals. With a background in engineering, operations, and business development, he brings a practical perspective to investment promotion, institutional strengthening, and private sector engagement. His work focuses on connecting investors to viable opportunities, improving the investment climate, and supporting strategic partnerships that contribute to sustainable growth. He is particularly interested in the intersection of investment readiness, competitiveness, and long-term national development.