Saskia Walden | |
|---|---|
 Walden (2020) | |
| Minister of Economic Affairs | |
| In office 16 July 2020 –18 April 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Tsang |
| Succeeded by | Rishma Kuldipsingh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Saskia Natacia Walden 6 July 1974 Suriname |
| Nationality | Suriname |
| Political party | Progressive Reform Party (VHP) |
| Occupation | Accountant,educator |
Saskia Natacia Walden (born 6 July 1974) is a Surinamese accountant and educator. She served as Minister of Economic Affairs from 16 July 2020 to 18 April 2022.
Walden was born on 6 July 1974. [1] In 1999,she obtained her bachelor's degree in accountancy from the Port of Spain campus of the Andrews University. In 2011,she obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas. [2] [1]
Walden started her career as a mathematics and accounting teacher. Later,she became a corporate accountant,and worked for the Surinamese Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education. [3] In 2014,she became the Secretary of the Surinamese Checkers Union. [4] In 2020,she was working for the Surinamese insurance company Assuria,and was nominated by the Progressive Reform Party (VHP). [5]
On 16 July 2020,Walden was appointed as Minister of Economic Affairs,Entrepreneurship,and Technological Innovation in the cabinet of Chan Santokhi. [6] In October 2021,it was revealed that she was still the owner of nine corporations and foundations. [7] In her defence,Walden stated that she had performed no activities since her appointment, [8] and that ownership is not forbidden according to the Constitution of Suriname. [9]
Walden resigned as minister on 18 April 2022, [10] but indicated that she would remain available for future service. [11]
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