American Chamber of Commerce of Suriname
Dear AmCham SR members and relations,
As a passionate advocate for innovation and forward-thinking leadership, I am honored to serve as the newly-elected President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Suriname, embarking on a journey of growth and transformation.
As we embark on this new chapter, I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for us to foster stronger ties between Suriname and the United States, and to promote business growth and innovation within our vibrant community.
Together, we can create a conducive environment for investment, entrepreneurship, and economic development. I look forward to working collaboratively with each of you, leveraging our collective expertise and resources, to drive meaningful impact and create value for our members and stakeholders. Let us embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, with a shared vision of fostering growth, facilitating trade, and championing the interests of our esteemed members.
In my role as President, I am committed to representing AmCham SR with integrity and ensuring that we are the strongest and most respected foreign business association in Suriname. Additionally, I will tirelessly advocate for our members' collective needs, strengthening our membership base and amplifying our chamber's voice.
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and applaud the remarkable achievements of my immediate predecessors on the AmCham SR board. Their dedication and contributions have paved the way for our chamber's success, and I am grateful for their invaluable leadership.
Your continued support is the cornerstone of our success, and I am confident that our combined efforts will lead us to a prosperous future for the American Chamber of Commerce in Suriname.
Thank you for entrusting me with this responsibility.
With gratitude and determination,
Anuskha Sonai
President, American Chamber of Commerce Suriname
Recent updates
State Department Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, Emphasizing the Significance of Trusted Partners in Technology.
Enlightening Visit to Amcham Suriname by Mr. Dilawar Syed, State Department Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, Emphasizing the Significance of Trusted Partners in Technology, IT, Data Storage, and Telecommunications, and Intellectual Property Protection for U.S. Companies Interested in Investing in Suriname!
Amcham Suriname is thrilled to announce that we had the privilege of hosting Mr. Dilawar Syed, the esteemed State Department Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, earlier today. This visit proved to be an invaluable opportunity to emphasize the crucial role of choosing reputable and trustworthy partners in technology, IT, data storage, and telecommunications, as well as the significance of robust intellectual property protection for U.S. companies seeking to invest in Suriname and collaborate with Surinamese enterprises.
NOT A SHARK TANK BUT A PIRANHA PITCH 😁?
The US Embassy and AmCham Suriname are pleased to offer our friends and members the opportunity to present their business projects to the representative of DFC (www.dfc.gov).
Dear all,
We are delighted to share that Amcham Suriname is currently actively engaged in preparing for an upcoming "Piranha Pitch" (not a Shark Tank 😉)on the 6th of June.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the team at the US Embassy in Suriname and the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) USA for including us in this endeavor. It is an incredible opportunity to be part of a journey aimed at fostering sustainable entrepreneurship and enhancing the ease of doing business in Suriname. Through the creation of additional financing options for Surinamese companies, we aspire to drive economic growth and prosperity in our nation.
Stay tuned for more updates as we progress further!
Best regards,
Amcham Suriname
VSH Shipping/AmCham Suriname Business Breakfast
The Board
The current AmCham Executive Board consists of 5 voting and 1 non-voting member. The board is assisted by the AmCham SR Committee for Business Advocacy, Networking, and Promotion which provides expert advice and counseling and consists of 4 honorary members.
ANUSKHA VARSHA SONAI
PRESIDENT
CEO CREATIVE TECH HUB CARIBBEAN N.V.
SANDY-LYNN KENSWIL
VICE PRESIDENT
(VSH) UNITED SURINAME HOLDING COMPANY
DIMITRI LEMMER
SECRETARY
MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE CDWE/CRS
TIMOTHY MENDONÇA
TREASURER
MANAGING DIRECTOR EAG AIRPORT MANAGEMENT N.V.
SHIRLEY SOWMA-SUMTER
BOARD MEMBER
NEWMONT
CHANNA KURKULASURIYA
BOARD MEMBER
CHEVRON COUNTRY MANAGER
WAYNE MARTOREDJO
BOARD MEMBER
APA CORPORATION
EGON VON FOIDL
BOARD MEMBER
GENERAL MANAGER COURTYARD MARRIOTT SURINAME
WILLEM BLOEM
BOARD MEMBER
BLOEM CONSULTANTS N.V.
CATHERINE GRIFFITH
NON VOTING BOARD MEMBER
U.S. EMBASSY IN SURINAME
DEBORAH BENJAMIN
NON VOTING BOARD MEMBER
ASCO LTD
EUGENE PROFIJT
NON VOTING BOARD MEMBER
TRAYMORE N.V.
Committees
The AmCham SR board is assisted by the AmCham SR Committee for Business Advocacy, Networking, and Promotion which provides expert advice and counseling and consists of 4 honorary members.
GILBERT VAN DIJK
COMMITTEE MEMBER
WONNIE BOEDHOE
COMMITTEE MEMBER
SHERIDA MORMON
COMMITTEE MEMBER
MEMBERS ; FACILITATING BUSINESS RELATIONS BETWEEN SURINAME AND THE USA.