President of Suriname
| President of the Republic of Suriname | |
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| President van de Republiek Suriname | |
Standard of the president of Suriname | |
since 16 July 2025 | |
| Style | Madam President (Informal) Her Excellency Dr. (Diplomatic) |
| Status | Head of state Head of government |
| Residence | Presidential Palace |
| Seat | Paramaribo |
| Appointer | National Assembly |
| Term length | Five years, renewable indefinitely |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Suriname (1987) |
| Precursor | Governor-General |
| Inaugural holder | Johan Ferrier |
| Formation | 25 November 1975 |
| Deputy | Vice President |
| Salary | SR$4,646,552 / US$133,560 annually |
| Website | Cabinet of the President |
| Constitution |
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| Suriname portal |
The President of the Republic of Suriname (Dutch: President van de Republiek Suriname) is, in accordance with the Constitution of 1987, the head of state and head of government of Suriname, and commander-in-chief of the Suriname National Army (SNL). The president also appoints a cabinet.
The current president is Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, a former chairwoman of the National Assembly. She is affiliated with the National Democratic Party (NDP). Simons was elected on 6 July 2025 as president by acclamation, and inaugurated on 16 July on the Onafhankelijkheidsplein in Paramaribo in a ceremony.