Driving Vision. Delivering Excellence.
Driving Vision. Delivering Excellence.
Meet the leadership team behind Vaishnavi Group and its three operating subsidiaries in Suriname.
Vaishnavi Group is led by experienced professionals with deep expertise across construction, operations, trading, and business development. With the capability to manage a workforce of 50+ personnel, the leadership team ensures efficient execution, operational control, and consistent delivery across all business units.
Our leaders drive strategic growth, operational precision, and long-term sustainability—while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.
Presented below is a concise profile of the two principal pillars of our company.
Shibi Kumar is the Founder and Managing Director of Vaishnavi Group, providing overall strategic direction and leadership across all group companies.
With extensive experience in engineering, construction, and project management, he brings a strong international perspective shaped by working alongside multinational teams and global contractors. His exposure to international engineering environments has helped establish a structured, quality-driven approach across the organization.
Over more than a decade, he has successfully transformed the company from a construction-focused business into a diversified multi-sector group.
His leadership combines strategic foresight with practical execution, ensuring projects meet international standards while remaining cost-effective and locally adaptable.
This foundation enables Vaishnavi Group to operate at international standards while maintaining strong local execution in Suriname.
Under his leadership, the Group has expanded into construction, project management, building materials trading, and forestry operations—creating a diversified and resilient business structure.
His leadership philosophy:
Iwan Ramjiawan brings over 40 years of distinguished experience in construction, mechanical engineering, and industrial operations.
As a seasoned Mechanical Engineer, his career is defined by technical excellence, operational discipline, and the successful delivery of complex projects across demanding industrial environments.
His hands-on leadership ensures that every project meets strict engineering standards while adhering to timelines and budget requirements.
He is particularly known for managing technically complex projects requiring coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.
Beyond construction, Iwan has extensive experience in establishing and developing production facilities. His ability to integrate engineering expertise with business strategy allows for the creation of efficient and sustainable operational systems.
His experience includes:
These engagements highlight his ability to perform in large-scale industrial and corporate environments while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
His leadership philosophy is rooted in accountability, precision, and performance. His decades of experience form the operational backbone of Vaishnavi Constructions N.V., ensuring every project is executed with professionalism, integrity, and long-term reliability.
Together, the leadership team of Vaishnavi Group combines vision, experience, and execution strength—driving the organization forward as a trusted partner in construction, infrastructure, and industrial development across Suriname.
Vaishnavi Group is a Suriname-based holding company with three active subsidiaries operating in construction, forest and timber exports, and authorized product distribution.