Board of Directors

Qualifications:

• BSc in Agricultural Economics (University of Natal, South Africa)
• Master of Business Administration (London Business School)

Professional Journey:

• Ambassadeur de l’Alliance des Actuels Francophones
• Chief Executive Officer of Rogers and Company Limited up to 30 June 2025
• President of the Sustainability and Inclusive Growth Commission of Business Mauritius since 2017
• Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Denmark since 2004
• Previously worked as management consultant for CSC Index in London

Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience in mergers, acquisitions, and business transformation
• Sound executive leadership and a considered approach to strategy development and implementation
• Proactive approach to addressing stakeholder priorities under challenging circumstances
• Detailed understanding of the external context, particularly in relation to the climate change imperatives
• Deep understanding of effective management techniques to support future growth, focusing on people development and culture shaping
• Extended International networks and business relationships

Qualifications:

• MBA majoring in Finance
• MSc in Engineering

Professional Journey:

• Joined Rogers Group in 1993 and worked in various positions, namely in the Planning & Development department, the Aviation and Logistics sectors
• General Manager Software Services – Enterprise Information Solutions
• Corporate Manager – Strategic Planning at the Head Office of Rogers and Company Limited

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in General Management in the Logistics and IT sectors
• Broad experience in the strategic and business development field
• Strong managerial and financial skills

Qualifications:

• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
• Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Professional Journey:

• Financial Planning and Analysis at Alteo Limited
• Corporate Finance Manager and Risk Officer at Alteo Limited
• Business Development Executive at CIEL Corporate Services Ltd
• Finance and Procurement Manager at Noveprim Ltd and Noveprim Europe Ltd
• Finance Manager at Scott & Co Ltd

Skills and Experience:

• Proven expertise in areas such as Mergers and acquisitions, Group financial reporting, Budgeting, Project management, and Risk management
• Proactive team player with strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills

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 and Experience:

• People and organisational leadership experiences since 2010
• Currently also heads strategy, sustainability and International Development for Rogers Group

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

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.

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

Qualifications

• BSc. Honours in Industrial & Business Economics, London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE), UK
• Post Graduate in International Business & Finance, University of Surrey, U.K
• Masters/DESS in Innovative Projects at the ‘Instititut de la Francophonie’ (IFE), Mauritius
• Masters/DESS in ‘PME/PMI’ at Université de Paris XII-Val De Marne, ‘

Continuing Professional Development

• IATA/UFTAA Diploma-Foundation Level, Consultant Level, Management Level
• Marketing Management for General Sales Agents- IATA, Singapore

Professional Journey

• Marketing Manager at Holiday Plus Ltd, a company under Rogers Aviation and part of Rogers Group.
• Manager-Planning & Development – Rogers Aviation Business Development Unit for Aviation & Tourism Passenger Services & Travel Agencies
• Manager-Operations – Rogers Aviation GSA Operations (Passenger & Cargo) in Mauritius and South Africa
• Managing Director Aviation Services – Rogers Aviation GSA Operations (Passenger & Cargo) in 7 countries, Sabre Travel Network, Visa Services and Ground Handling
• Managing Director Aviation & Travel Services – Rogers Aviation GSA Operations & Travel Agency Operations in 7 countries travel agency operations in 5 countries. Heads IT, Marketing & Digital Departments (as from April 2018).                      

Skills and Experience

• Specialised in strategic management & planning of airline representations (passenger & cargo) and travel agencies in 7 countries under Rogers Aviation and in line with Group initiatives.
• Experience in the implementation, negotiation and management of partnerships and change initiative for GSA contracts in Mauritius and the Southern & Eastern African region, Strategic alliance with American Express Global Business Travel & Sabre Travel Network
• Experience in other domains such as Strategic planning, Management and Implementation, Negotiation skills, Communication strategy and Implementation of branding and marketing.

Qualifications

• MBA from Sorbonne Business School, Paris
• MSc in Information Management, University of Lancaster, UK
• BSc (Hons) Management Studies, University of Mauritius

Professional Journey

• Chief Technology Executive at ER Group
• Chief Technology & Operational Excellence Executive at
  Rogers & Co Ltd (from Mar to June 2024)
• Chief Officer Operational Excellence at Rogers Capital
  (from Jun 2019 to Feb 2024)
• General Manager at AXA Customer Services (from 2015 to
  2019)
• Senior Manager, Project at CIM Group (from 2008
  to 2014)
• Manager at DCDM Consulting/Accenture (from 1998 up to
  2008)

Skills

• Significant experience in business transformation and organisational design
• Experience in areas such as strategic planning and
  implementation, project management, operations
  management and digitalisation

Qualifications:

• Fellow Chartered Accountant – Institute of Chartered
  Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• BSc. (Hons) Economics – London School of Economics and
  Political Sciences

Professional Journey:

• Administratrice Financière – Roman Catholic Diocese of
  Port-Louis – since February 2024
• Finance Executive – Anahita group of companies and Alteo
  Property cluster: 2012 – 2024
• Business Strategist – The Mauritius Commercial Bank
  Limited – Strategy, Research and Development: 2006 –
  2012

Skills:

• Significant experience in business strategy, performance
  and financial management

Qualifications:

• MSc in Management at EMLYON Business School, Lyon,
  France, Master II,
• Engineer Diploma at Centrale Lyon
  Engineer School, Lyon, France

Professional Journey:

• Managing Director at Indian Ocean Cluster of CMA CGM,
  Mauritius (from May 2022 to September 2024)
• Managing Director at CMA CGM, New Caledonia (from
  January 2016 to April 2022)
• West Africa Regional Reefer Manager at CMA CGM, Ivory
  Coast (from January 2016 to April 2017)
• Asia Reefer Business Developer & Key Accounts at CMA
  CGM Asia Regional Office, Hong Kong (from January 2014
  to December 2015)

Skills:

• Experience in structuring complex business environments,
  empowering teams and promoting a culture of customercentricity
• Driving operational excellence and leveraging technology to
  enhance business performance