Dr. Persaud is one of Guyana's most influencial, intelligent and powerful entrepreneurs. He was raised from humble beginning, but with hard work, discipline, perseverance, dedication, focus, and steadfastness, he overcame great obstacles thrown on his path to reach the highest peak of his life. His success story is such a great Guyana and Caribbean story that young aspiring entrepreneurs need to study his work to learn from him.
Despite all the power and authority he weals, though, he remains one of the most humblest persons I've had the fortune to meet. I first met Dr. Persaud at the GOPIO 20th Anniversary Convention, held in New York during the month of August. After chatting with him briefly, I sensed that he is a warm, genuine, kind and caring human being. If there is one thing I appreciate in another person, it's there humility and well, I was blown over by his. Please stay that way, Dr. Persaud.
As much as his name is a household name on the Guyana landscape, for those of you who may not know of him, Dr. Persaud is the Chairman of Demerara Bank Limited and Executive Chairman of Demerara Distillers Limited. These are two companies he started years ago and today, they are leading companies in Guyana and have helped reshaped and developed Guyana's fledgling economy over the years.
The leading industrialist that he is, Dr. Persaud still finds time to participate in civic and community activities. He is a member of GOPIO in Guyana and the Caribbean. I am sure he is a member of host of other organizations.
Among his easy-going personality and great sense of humor, he is a very devoted Hindu at heart. He understands the responsibilities involved in being a practicing Hindu, towards family and society at large. It was an honor to have met him. He is a great son of the soil; very loyal and patriotic. I am sure all his family members, Guyanese and Guyana are very proud of his achievements. I join with his circle of friends and relatives to say "Congrats!" Keep up the great work!
I would end with an old saying that goes like: "True success is measured by how many people you have helped on the way."
Dr Persaud understands that because he once said: “I love what I do. I like to see people develop themselves and help themselves. This is what life is all about. I am a student of philosophy. Money is an object that can disappear overnight. One of those things that you can acquire, but it can also go overnight.”
Some photos of Dr. Persaud and friends (Courtesy: Mr. Ashook Ramsaran and online).
Dr. Yesu Persaud (second from right) displaying his degree.
He actually met Mr. Fidel Castro? How did that happen?
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