Senator the Honourable Satyakama “Kama” Maharaj is a distinguished global entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for inclusive innovation and economic diversification in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean.
With a career spanning more than 45 years, Senator Maharaj is widely respected for his contributions to manufacturing, exports, supply chain management, and brand development. He is the founder of a globally recognized beauty brand that he established in 1979 with the vision of creating premium, high-performance cosmetics for women of all skin tones. Under his leadership, the business became an early pioneer in global e-commerce in the late 1990s, building a loyal, international customer base.
Senator Maharaj’s work has earned him several honours, including induction into the World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in Monte Carlo, and the title of Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016. His company has also been recognized by McKinsey & Company as one of the three oldest Black-owned beauty brands in the world.
Beyond his accomplishments in the private sector, Senator Maharaj has contributed significantly to national development through his service in several public roles, including as Chairman of the Arima Race Club, Chairman of the Betting Levy Board, and Vice Chairman of the Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation (PLIPDECO).
A son of the soil in San Fernando, Senator Maharaj attended San Fernando Boys’ Government Primary School and Naparima College, and today, he remains deeply committed to mentorship, national pride, and regional progress. He is the founder and lead contributor to the Young Entrepreneurs TT Facebook community, a mentorship platform that connects more than 13,000 aspiring business owners across Trinidad and Tobago and the diaspora.
Senator Maharaj holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from York University in Ontario, Canada.