Komal Samaroo
Komal Samaroo is the Chairman of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), a prominent rum producer based in Guyana. With extensive experience in the beverage industry, he has been instrumental in steering the company through various market challenges. Under his leadership, DDL has focused on expanding its product offerings and enhancing its global presence. Recently, Samaroo reported a decline in profits for the financial year 2024, attributed to increased taxation and a significant drop in the export of bulk spirits, reflecting the challenges faced by the company amid fluctuating international markets.
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Komal Samaroo is the Chief Executive Officer of Demerara Distillers Limited who called for tariff reduction for alcohol to India.
Regional gov’t’s must seek tariff reduction for alcohol to India
Guyana· 2026-02-01
Komal Samaroo is one of the nine individuals conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Guyana.
Ron Sanders, Komal Samaroo, Bert Carter among nine to be conferred with UG Honorary DoctoratesGuyana· 2025-11-19
Komal Samaroo was the keynote speaker at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Business Development Forum.
City Chamber forum highlights pathways for resilient business growthGuyana· 2025-11-14Komal Samaroo, the Chairman of Demerara Bank, announced another outstanding year of performance for the bank.
After tax profits top $8B at both Demerara Bank and Republic BankGuyana· 2025-10-31Komal Samaroo is the Executive Chairman of WTC Georgetown and DDL, highlighting the center's potential impact on local businesses.
World Trade Centre Georgetown poised to take local businesses to the next level – SamarooGuyana· 2025-10-24Komal Samaroo said the Centre represents a natural progression in Guyana’s economic development.
World Trade Centre launched - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-10-22
Chairman Komal Samaroo referred to uncertainty in international markets as a result of the new United States tariff policy.
DDL Group’s after-tax profit for first half of 2025 up slightlyGuyana· 2025-09-19Komal Samaroo sponsored an exhibition of photographs at Castellani House.
Commemorating Stanley Greaves’ 90th birthdayGuyana· 2025-05-18
Chairman Komal Samaroo reported on the company's financial performance and challenges in the 2024 annual report.
DDL profit for 2024 at $5.82b, down slightlyGuyana· 2025-04-10