
Philippe Espitalier-Noël
Chairman and Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment:
30/09/2004
Qualifications:
- BSc in Agricultural Economics (University of Natal, South Africa)
- MBA (London Business School)
Professional Journey:
- Worked for CSC Index in London as Management Consultant from 1994 to 1997.
- Joined Rogers in 1997.
- Was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rogers Group in 2007.
- Chairman of Velogic Holding Company Limited, Ascencia Limited, and the Commission on the Promotion of Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Mauritius of Business Mauritius.
- Partner member and associate on ATAF Board.
Skills:
- Proven experience of mergers and acquisitions, business turnaround and transformation.
- Extensive expertise with strategy development and execution.
- Inspiring leadership with senior management in the Group’s four served markets, FinTech,
- Hospitality, Logistics and Property.
- Well versed in Corporate Governance

Nayendranath (Vishal) Nunkoo
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Date of Appointment:
21/06/2011
Qualifications:
- MBA majoring in Finance
- MSc in Engineering
Professional Journey:
- Joined Rogers Group in 1993 and worked in various positions, namely in the Service Planning & Development department, the Aviation and Logistics sectors, Enterprise Information Solutions;
- Corporate Manager – Strategic Planning at the Head Office of Rogers and Company Limited
Skills:
- Significant experience in the logistics and engineering sector both locally, regionally and in the African market;
- Broad experience in the strategic and business development field;
- Strong managerial and financial skills

Naveen Sangeelee
Executive Director and Chief Finance Officer
Date of Appointment:
29/08/2018
Qualifications:
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (FCA)
- Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)
- MBA – Finance
- BSc (Hons) in Economics and Computing
Professional Journey:
- Previously Senior Manager at Warner Bros. Inc & UPS Inc (London)
- Appointed Chief Finance Officer at Velogic, effective since May 2011
Skills:
- Has a rich accounting and finance experience at international level
- Strong managerial and financial skills

Mehul Bhatt
Non Executive Director
Date of Appointment:
27/02/2020
Qualifications:
- MBA from London Business School (UK)
- Bachelor’s in Science from BITS, Pilani (India)
- Fellow of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK), and Associate Fellow of Nautical Institute (UK)
Professional Journey:
- Started career in Merchant Marine at the age of 18 with Chevron, an oil major based out of San Ramon, USA
- Worked across US, Denmark, East Africa, UK and India prior to moving to Mauritius in 2019
- Worked with international groups like A. P. Moller-Maersk and Chevron in various strategy, finance, general management, performance management, operations and commercial roles
Skills:
- People and organisational leadership experiences since 2010
- Currently also heads strategy, sustainability and International Development for Rogers Group

Gilbert Espitalier-Noël
Non Executive Director
Date of Appointment:
18/07/2011
Qualifications:
- BSc (University of Cape Town, South Africa)
- BSc (Hons) (Louisiana State University, USA)
- MBA (INSEAD Fontainebleau, France)
Professional Journey:
- Joined Food and Allied Group in 1990 and was appointed Group Operations Director in 2000.
- Joined the ENL Group in February 2007.
- Was Chief Executive of ENL Property Ltd
- Currently CEO of New Mauritius Hotels Ltd
Skills:
- Detailed knowledge of the Group.
- Broad experience in the hospitality sector
- Past President of various private sector institutions, including MCCI, JEC.
- Experienced non-executive director in several sectors.
- Significant M&A experience locally and regionally
- Well versed in Corporate Governance

Vincent Barbier
Independent Director
Date of Appointment:
25/08/2021
Qualifications:
- General Engineer E.N.S.E.M. (National School of Electricity and Mechanics) Nancy, Electricity and Mechanics, specialised in thermal engineering and fluid mechanics
- CEFA-MBA, Reims Management School (CEFA), MBA Degree at the Superior School of Commerce.
- Specialised in international trade
Professional Journey:
- Founder of Korso, development and management of projects with a special focus in energy and environment activities
- Former CEO of Veolia Energie Ceska Republika and Slovakia
- Former CEO of Dalkia
Skills:
- Strong managerial and leadership skills
- Significant experience in the Strategic, business development and commercial field

Radhakrishna Chellapermal
Independent Director
Date of Appointment:
25/08/2021
Qualifications:
- Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)
Professional Journey:
- Current chairperson of the Central Electricity Board
- Former deputy financial secretary at the Ministry of Finance – Mauritius
- 37-year career in the Ministry of Finance – Mauritius
Skills:
- Strong accounting and leadership skills
- Significant experience in the strategic development and planning

Belinda Vacher
Non Executive Director
Date of Appointment:
13/04/2022
Qualifications:
- LL.M. International Business Law, Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas (Cum Laude)
- Master’s in Business Administration, University of Mauritius
- BSc (Hons) Finance, University of Mauritius
Professional Journey:
- Joined the Rogers Group since 2008 and served in various management roles.
- Chief Investment and Corporate Advisory Officer, Grit Real Estate Income Group Ltd (Listed on SEM & LSE) from 2018 to 2019
- Chief Projects and Sustainability Executive, Rogers & Co Ltd from 2019 to 2020
- Fund Manager and Executive Director of Ascencia Ltd (Listed Company since 2008)
- Presently Chief Fund Management Executive, Rogers & Co Ltd
Skills:
- Over 15 years of experience in investment management, business development, corporate finance, deal structuring, valuation, transaction and in an array of financial domains.
- Investment exposure in Africa & experienced in Listing Rules, compliance requirements, best standard of practices, governance, reporting and compliance.
- Expertise in other business areas such as communication, sustainability, and project management.

Gianduth (Alvin) Jeeawock
Non Executive Director
Date of Appointment:
13/04/2022
Qualifications:
- Executive MBA (jointly by Paris Dauphine and Sorbonne Business School)
- Obtained Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2010
- Graduated with second class first division of bachelors in finance from University of Mauritius in 2006
Professional Journey:
- Senior Manager at Swan Wealth managers Ltd since 2019
- Manager at Swan Wealth Managers Ltd (SWM) from 2016 to 2019
- Senior Fund Manager at Swan Wealth Managers Ltd from 2014 to 2016
- Fund Manager at Swan Wealth Managers Ltd from 2012 to 2014
- Senior Financial Analyst at Swan Wealth Managers Ltd from 2009 to 2012
- Lead analyst at Capital Markets Brokers Ltd & sister companies from 2006 to 2009
Skills:
- Stakeholder management skills
- Highly skilled in managing and interpreting financial data
- Excellent collaborative Leadership skills

Damien Mamet
Non Executive Director
Date of Appointment:
22/08/2022
Qualifications:
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Executive Programmes (London Business School)
- INSEAD Business School, Singapore
- Rogers Summit 2018
- IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments & IFRS 16 – Leases Workshop
- Crafting a Compelling Strategy for a Sustainable Future
- Strengthening Marketing Capabilities 2019
- Workers’ Right Act 2019 workshop
Professional Journey:
- Started his career in 1999 with Ernst & Young (now EY) in London
- Moved to BDO De Chazal du Mée (Mauritius) in 2003
- Appointed Manager of Corporate Finance at PWC in 2006
- Joined the Rogers Group where he was appointed Managing Director of Foresite Property Fund Management Ltd in 2009 and Chief Projects & Development Executive of Rogers in 2014
- Appointed Chief Finance Executive of Rogers in 2017
Skills:
- Accounting, Board matters, Business skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, Financial Skills, HR skills, International Exposure, Risk & Audit Issues, Strategic Dimension