American Chamber of Commerce of Suriname

AmCham Suriname is an association founded in 2002 at the initiative of the then US Ambassador to Suriname, Daniel Johnson. Our goal is to simplify and promote business in Suriname, enhancing collaboration between national and international companies. Central to our mission is the expansion of partnerships with businesses active in both Suriname and the USA. Guided by good governance principles aligned with US standards, our governance structure comprises a daily board consisting of Ms. Anuskha Sonai - Creative Techhub Caribbean (President), Mr. Timothy Mendonca - EAG Airport (Treasurer), Mr. Dimitri Lemmer - CDWESR (Secretary). This daily board reports to a larger board featuring representatives from Newmont, VSH United, Chevron, Bloem Consultancy, APA Suriname, Courtyard by Marriott, Traymore Port, the US Embassy in Suriname, and Asco Logistics.

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


EVELYN VILCHEZ

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.



GILBERT VAN DIJK

COMMITTEE MEMBER


WONNIE BOEDHOE

COMMITTEE MEMBER


SHERIDA MORMON

COMMITTEE MEMBER


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MEMBERS ; FACILITATING BUSINESS RELATIONS BETWEEN SURINAME AND THE USA.