Preshant Awadhpersad is a Surinamese business leader and the Director of Investment Promotion at the Suriname Investment & Trade Agency (SITA). He leads efforts to attract foreign direct investment and support local SMEs in sectors such as agribusiness, digital services, and energy. With a background in mechanical engineering, he has integrated experience across IT, construction, healthcare, and blockchain innovation. As a published researcher in human reliability, he is driven by data-driven, sustainable development and linking global opportunities to Suriname’s potential.