Ragindra Persaud
Director
Mr. Ragindra Persaud is a prominent Businessman in Guyana with over 30 years’ experience in the Rice and other Industries.
He is a Co-founder and Director of Nand Persaud & Company Limited, which is an ISO 22000:2018 Certified Rice Milling business that manufactures White and Parboiled Rice for the local and international markets in the Caribbean, North America and Europe.
Mr. Persaud’s career began in 1984 with Investments in Rice Cultivation. In 1988 he became a Partner in Nand Persaud Agriculture Machinery & Spare Parts Company which is a wholesaler and retailer of Agri-Machinery and Spare Parts. In 1992, he Co-founded Nand Persaud & Company Limited (NPC) which is popularly known as the “Home of Karibee Rice.” In 2002, he spearheaded the launched of the Karibee brand rice. Later the same year, Mr. Persaud Co-founded Nand Persaud International Communications Inc. (NPIC) which is a 100% export-oriented business that pioneered Data Processing and Call Centers in Guyana. In 2004 he Co-founded NPG Packaging and Plastic Inc. which manufactures a wide range of plastic films and its products.
In 2013, he Co-founded Amazonia Rice Investment Inc. in Guyana which produces rice for the local and international markets. In 2017 he invested in and Co-founded Flexotech Inc. which is a pioneer company specialized in high quality plastic film manufacturing and printing in Guyana. The same year, Mr. Persaud Co-founded and invested in Green Power Solution Inc. This business operates in the ever-growing market on renewable energy particularly, solar energy and have completed a number of turnkey projects at different locations in Guyana. In 2015, Mr. Persaud acquired Florida Golds Foods LLC in Florida, USA, which is a Rice Milling and Packaging facility to supply packaged rice to markets within the US. In 2020, he became the Co-founder and Equity Partner of CIMGRO Construction & Investment Group Inc. (Maraiko Bay Development Project). In 2021, Mr. Persaud, Co-founded Agrolink Inc. which engages in Soymeal and Corn Trading in Guyana.
Mr. Persaud is currently the Chairman of Nand Persaud Group of Companies which comprises Ten (10) dynamic companies that cater for the needs of all customers. These companies provide a comprehensive range of professional services in the fields of agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, telemarketing, among others.
Mr. Persaud is also the Chairman of Guyana Rice Exporters and Millers Association (GREMA) which represents the interests of rice millers in Guyana.