Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Philippe Espitalier-Noël

Chairman and Non-Executive Director

Date of Appointment:

08/10/2004

Qualifications:

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

 

Continuing Professional Development

  • Refresher workshop on duties and responsibilities of Directors of Public Interest Entities (PIEs).

 

Professional Journey:

  • Worked for CSC Index in London as Management Consultant from1994 to 1997;
  • Joined Rogers in 1997; and
  • Was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rogers Group in 2007.

Skills:

  • Strong knowledge in mergers, acquisitions, and business transformation, with decades of experience in the field;
  • Sound executive leadership and a considered approach to strategy development and implementation;
  • Proactive approach to addressing stakeholder priorities from a postpandemic economic recovery perspective;
  • Detailed understanding of the external context, particularly in relation to the climate change imperatives; and
  • Deep understanding of effective management techniques to support future growth, focusing on people development, culture shaping and digital enablement.

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

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

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

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.

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

Soorya Devi Oogarah-Ramchurn

Non-Executive Director

Date of Appointment:

01/09/2023

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.

Hanjali Devi Permalloo-Le Roux

Non-Executive Director

Date of Appointment:

01/09/2023

Qualifications

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

 

Professional Journey

  • Started her career as consultant with DCDM Consulting and Accenture Paris where she worked for different sectors and industries across various countries France, Spain, US, Madagascar.
  • Joined the Cim Group as Senior Project Manager where she handled various strategic projects across the group.
  • Worked as General Manager for AXA Customer services Ltd managing over 250 employees.
  • Currently Chief Officer Operational Excellence, Rogers Capital Fiduciary where she is responsible of the operations. She also sits on various clients’ boards.

 

Skills

  • Significant experience in business transformation and organisational design
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Expertise in other business areas such as project management, operations management and digitalisation

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