Hemraj Ramdath is a Canadian-based Business Consultant and researcher with over four decades of global experience in the energy and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. His distinguished career began with the United Nations (ECLA) and advanced through executive roles such as Barbados Country Manager with Shell Oil Company, VP Global Business at S.M. Jaleel & Co Ltd., and VP Strategy and Business Development at Petrotrin, the national oil company of Trinidad and Tobago.
Currently, Hemraj manages a Miami-based distribution center, facilitating the entry of Caribbean brands into the North American market. He holds a BA in Political Science and Economics, an Executive Master’s of Business (EMBA), and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in 2023.
Hemraj’s dedication to service is evident through his roles as a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Barbados South, a life member of the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) in Trinidad, and his active participation in diaspora discussions. He has presented papers on Indentureship and Entrepreneurship at several Global Indian Diaspora Conferences in recent years.
An ardent mentor, Hemraj spends much of his time guiding business students globally. His work on diaspora and entrepreneurship is a valuable addition to the foundation’s mission of advancing migration and diaspora research.
