Preshant Awadhpersad is the Director of Investment Promotion at the Suriname Investment and Trade Agency (SITA), driving strategic foreign investment and fostering local SMEs in high-impact sectors such as oil and gas, agribusiness, and digital services. With a background in mechanical engineering, he integrates expertise from healthcare, IT, construction, and blockchain to build innovative solutions. A published researcher in Human Reliability, Preshant advocates for data-driven, sustainable growth. His ability to connect global opportunities with local potential strengthens Suriname’s economic future, as he remains committed to fostering inclusive prosperity through strategic collaboration and forward-thinking development