Board of Directors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

• 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:

• 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