Driving Financial Success and Sustainable Development in Guyana – Feat. Guest Joel Bhagwandin

Above Board: With Lyndell Danzie-Black

In this episode, we sit down with Joel Bhagwandin, an accomplished finance professional with nearly two decades of expertise in financial management, banking, finance, and strategy. Joel's career is marked by senior leadership roles where he has been instrumental in devising strategies and policies that bolster profitability and drive market share expansion. At SphereX, he leads a team providing corporate finance, economic advisory, and business analytics solutions to clients in diverse industries, including oil and gas, banking, manufacturing, telecommunications, mining, and services.

Joel has successfully raised over US$50 million in financing for corporate clients and authored approximately 400 articles on public policy, economic, and finance issues in Guyana, with a special focus on the nascent oil and gas sector. As a Commissioner of the Public Procurement Commission, he ensures transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds. In this episode, we explore his insights on promoting sustainable development, good governance, and financial inclusion in Guyana and the Caribbean. Tune in for a deep dive into the financial strategies and economic policies shaping Guyana's future.