Marvin Lee

C. Kersten en Co. N.V.

The Kersten Group of Companies was founded in 1768 and is one of the most diversified companies in Suriname with 21 operating companies divided over 6 divisions of which 5 are operational. As one of the oldest trade companies in the Western Hemisphere, Kersten has always been able to pride itself upon the trust of the community. With the highest moral and social standards as its foundation, Kersten has developed into a solution driven group of companies with a clear vision for the future. The Kersten Group consists of operating companies, which are limited liability enterprises with over 850 employees and experience in trade, industry and prime real estate. The operational divisions and companies are: 1. Building & Construction - Kersten BEM/Spanbeton - Argos Suriname - Kersten Alginco 2. Hospitality - Radisson Hotel Paramaribo (formal opening planned in 2023) - Bergendal Amazonia Wellness Resort - Popeyes 3. Motors & Industrial Equipment - Surmac CAT - Kersten Motors 4. Distribution - Kersten Distribution - Surlab 5. Oil & Gas (in process) - Kersten Training Academy - Kersten Environmental Services