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Nayendranath (Vishal) Nunkoo
Chief Executive Officer
Vishal is CEO of Velogic since 2011. He joined Rogers Group in 1993, where he held various positions within the Service Planning & Development, Aviation, Logistics and the Information Solutions business units. He holds an MBA in Finance and an MSc in Engineering.
Hansraz (Hans) Mulloo
Chief Finance and Investment Officer
Hansraz (Hans) Mulloo was appointed Chief Finance & Investment Officer, effective 01 December 2023. Hans is a seasoned professional with an extensive background. As a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and, he brings with him over two decades of experience, having served in various senior positions, most recently as the Corporate Finance Manager and Risk Officer at Alteo Ltd.
Denis Hung Han Yun
Chief Operations Officer
Denis was appointed COO in March 2017. He previously held the Chief Processes & Systems Officer / Country Manager (Mauritius) positions. Prior to joining Rogers Group at Cargo Express in 1999, he worked as a web developer as well as analyst programmer and systems analyst. Denis holds a Bachelor of Business Science in the field of Computer Science.
Bertrand Abraham
Chief Human Resources Officer
Bertrand was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer in 2011. Bertrand has 30 years’ experience in the field of human resources, having worked in the textile and sugar industries before joining Rogers Group in 2004 and moving to the Logistics sector in 2008. He holds a Diploma in Personnel Management from the University of Mauritius MSc in Human Resources Management from the University of Surrey, UK.
André de Comarmond
Managing Director - Indian Ocean
André was appointed as Managing Director Indian Ocean in March 2017. He has more than 20 years of experience in sales & marketing. He took employment in the Shipping Division of Rogers, at Société du Port in 2007, before being appointed as Country Manager of Velogic Mauritius (2010) and then Regional Manager – Indian Ocean (2011). In 2011 he followed the Executive Training, Emerging Leaders Program, at the London Business School.
Mehul Bhatt
Managing Director - East Africa
Mehul joined Velogic in 2015 and was responsible for driving the development and expansion of Velogic in Africa. He has previously worked for Chevron and A.P. Moller Maersk based in USA, Denmark and Africa and India. Mehul also has an MBA from London Business School.
Nawaz Gobindram
Managing Director - Indian sub-continent
Nawaz took over as Regional Manager – Indian Subcontinent in July 2011. He previously gained valuable experience in the logistics sector by serving successively as Deputy Country Manager in Madagascar and Country Manager in India. Nawaz holds a DESS in Management Logistique Ingénierie Transports and a MIAGE degree.
Marcel Lagesse
Managing Director - Shipping
Marcel has over 29 years of experience in road transport and project cargo, having been the manager as well as one of the shareholders of MTL, a transport company which was subsequently acquired by Velogic in October 2012. He therefore initially joined Velogic as Manager Garage, Transport and Project Cargo as from October 2012 and was subsequently appointed Projects Manager responsible for Project Cargo and Shipping business in January 2014. Marcel was then appointed Managing Director of the Shipping Services in December 2014 where he is now leading the shipping activities of Rogers Shipping and Southern Marine, stevedoring of P.A.P.O.L.C.S Limited as well as Project Cargo of Velogic.
Thierry Espitalier-Noël
Managing Director - Sugar Packing
Thierry has over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing field, half of which was spent overseas (South Africa and Madagascar). His expertise covers sectors like chemical processing, paper making, optical glasses & sunglasses, ice making and distribution, printing & packaging, baby diapers & sanitary napkins. Thierry holds an Executive MBA (Heriot Watt, Scotland) and a Higher Diploma in Chemical Engineering (SA). He was appointed Operations Manager at Sukpak in March 2020 and is now the Managing Director of the sugar packing activities.
Neerish Chooramun
Corporate Manager - Marketing & Communication
CORPORATE MANAGER - MARKETING & COMMUNICATION Neerish joined Velogic in November 2018, taking on the role of Corporate Manager - Projects and Business Development. His primary mandate was to establish and develop the marketing function and strategy within the organisation. In January 2020, his role evolved, and he assumed the position of Corporate Manager - Marketing & Communication. Holder of an MBA with specialisation in Marketing Management, a BSc in Entrepreneurial Management, and an Associate Degree in E-Technology Computing, Neerish brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. Furthermore, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK and the Mauritius Institute of Directors. He is also a member of the American Marketing Association. Neerish’s expertise extends beyond his role at Velogic; he also serves as a visiting faculty member and advisory committee member in various tertiary and private institutions. His professional journey spans over 20 years, with prior experience gained at the IBL and Celero groups. Prior to joining Velogic, he was employed at the Celero Group since its inception and served as Manager - Corporate Services in his last tenure.
Manesh Boojhowon
Country Manager
Manesh joined Velogic on 18 January 2021 as Country Manager Designate and was appointed Country Manager in July 2021. Manesh holds a Professional Diploma in Network Centered Computing (NIIT) and has a wide experience in the shipping, ocean freight and sales activities. Before joining us, he was employed at Safmarine and Maersk line Mauritius from 2005 to 2020, where he occupied the posts of Sales Executive, Sales Manager before being promoted Country Manager in January 2019, responsible for Mauritius, Seychelles and Comoros Island.
Fabien De Guardia
Senior Manager - Transport & Garage / Depot & Workshop
Fabien joined Velogic Haulage as Senior Manager – Transport Division on 15 March 2021. He also took over the Depot and Workshop activities as from January 2023. Fabien holds a diploma in Business Management from MCCI and a certificate in Management Development from Charles Telfair Institute. Fabien has worked for Velogic over the period 2008 to 2018 where he successively headed the 2 above mentioned departments. Before joining us, Fabien was employed as General Manager – Logistics at Omnicane Logistic Operations Ltd.
Cédric d’Unienville
Senior Manager - Warehousing & Rodrigues Services (CFS)
Cédric joined Velogic in February 2010 and has been serving as Senior Manager – Warehousing & Rodrigues Services since January 2023. Over the years, he has held various managerial positions within Velogic, including Manager – Projects & Development, Haulage; Manager – Depot; and Manager – Rodrigues Services. His expertise spans warehouse operations, project management, and the development of logistics procedures. Prior to joining Velogic, Cédric worked as an Airfreight Coordinator at GEFCO in Toulouse, France. He holds a Licence Responsable Production Transport et Logistique from ISTELI and a BTS in Transport et Logistique Internationale from Polyvalent Rive Gauche, Toulouse. Additionally, he has completed the in-house MDP Programme.
Tony Yue Chi-Ming
Country Manager
Tony joined Cargo Express as Accounts Clerk on 01 November 1991. He was posted in Madagascar in January 2001 and has subsequently occupied the posts of Accounts Supervisor/Operations under Cargo Express. He was then transferred to Velogic where he subsequently occupied the posts Operations Manager, Manager Finance and Administration and Acting Country Manager before being appointed as Country Manager RIDS – Madagascar on 01 January 2013.
Jean-Noel Albert
Country Manager (Express Courier)
Jean-Noel is the Country Manager of Velogic Express Reunion since 2017. Jean-Noel launched his own Courier Express company (JNA Express) in Reunion when he obtained the franchise of UPS in 1997. The company was then sold to IBL Reunion in 2009 before being taken over by Velogic in 2017. He has nearly 40 years of experience in Transport/Freight and Logistics having also worked as deck officer in the merchant navy for Rogers Shipping, operations manager for MSC France S.A. (Reunion). He holds a BTS Transport & Logistics and is a qualified Professional in road Cargo Transport as well as Commissioner of Transport in Reunion.
Robert Richard
Country Manager (Freight Forwarding)
Robert is the Country Manager of Velogic Reunion (Freight Forwarding) since 2017. He joined Velogic Reunion in 2013 as Sales Manager. Robert has been in the Maritime and logistics field for more than 25 years’ where he developed his experience in import and export activities. Before joining Velogic Reunion he was Agency Manager for CMA CGM Reunion and Trade and Traffic Manager for Höegh Autoliners covering Africa & Indian Ocean based in Reunion Island. He holds a BTS in Communication and is a Commissioner of Transport in Reunion Island.
Position Statements
Meetings
Chair effectively board and shareholder meetings and encourage attendance at such meetings.
Organise regular and frequent board meetings.
Agreeing the Board agenda with the CEO and Company Secretary which addresses current and forward concerns of the business as well as strategic matters.
Ascertain the Board’s committees are properly structured, mandated and composed;
Ensure that directors receive accurate, timely and clear information to enable the Board to take sound decisions, monitor effectively and provide advice to promote the success of the organisation.
Encourage effective discussion on complex or contentious issues at board meetings.
Ascertain that the decisions by the Board are executed.
Promote constructive relations between the executive and non-executive directors.
Download PDFStrategy and Direction
Setting a clear vision for short term and long term strategic direction, builds consensus and translates it into actions consistent with the strategic vision of the Group;
Accountability to the Board
Achieving Board expectations and commercial targets by using entrepreneurial ability to create business opportunities whilst managing the risks;
Presenting Logistics Sectors’ performances to Board of Directors of Rogers;
Strategy and Direction
Assisting in the development and execution of the strategy by preparing continuous improving financial and administrative budgets that meet the requirements of logistics sector;
Designing and implementing suitable finance plans that comply with business policies and standards.
Accountability to the CEO
Monitoring and advising CEO on the efficient management of the treasury and cash flow of the business with a view to enhance business profitability of the Group.
Strategy and Direction
Formulating strategies with regards information technology to support business goals and objectives and collaborating in developing operational strategies to ensure effectiveness and efficiency which sustain and grow business opportunities;
Developing partnerships with strategic stakeholders to enhance business while coordinating with operational activities, process establishment and performance improvement according to sector policy as well as industry best practice
Accountability to the CEO
Achieving expectations in terms of operations as well as systems effectiveness and efficiency whilst managing the risks;
Strategy and Direction
Devising, implementing and evaluating HR strategies for the Logistics Sector in line with Corporate and Business strategies.
Accountability to the CEO
Assisting and advising the CEO on HR matters relating to the Logistics Sector and deal with HR & IR matters as and when required.
Strategy and Direction
Ensuring the formulation of long-term strategies with corporate functions to achieve business goals and objectives and develop annual business plan for execution to achieve the financial and non-financial targets.
Accountability to the CEO
Assisting and advising the CEO on matters relating to all aspects of the supply chain solutions for the Indian Ocean Region.
Strategy and Direction
Ensuring the formulation of long-term strategies with corporate functions to achieve business goals and objectives and develop annual business plan for execution to achieve the financial and non-financial targets.
Accountability to the CEO
Assisting and advising the CEO on matters relating to all aspects of the supply chain solutions.
Accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be responsible for managing and developing all aspects of the supply chain solutions for the Indian subcontinent Region including but not limited to air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, in accordance with the Logistics Sector business strategy and country business environment to deliver maximum profit.
Main Responsibilities include:
- Strategy and Direction
Ensuring the formulation of long-term strategies with corporate functions to achieve business goals and objectives and develop annual business plan for execution to achieve the financial and non-financial targets. - Accountability to the CEO
Assisting and advising the CEO on matters relating to all aspects of the supply chain solutions.
Accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be responsible for the operations, performance and development of the Shipping business and Project Cargo for the Indian Ocean Region.
Main Responsibilities include:
- Strategy and Direction
Ensuring the formulation of long-term strategies with corporate functions to achieve business goals and objectives and develop annual business plan for execution to achieve the financial and non-financial targets. - Accountability to the CEO
Assisting and advising the CEO on developments and initiatives in the business line(s) and opportunities for growth and follow up on such initiatives.
Accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be responsible for the operations, performance and development of the sugar packing business.
Main Responsibilities include:
- Strategy and Direction
Ensuring the formulation of long-term strategies with corporate functions to achieve business goals and objectives and develop annual business plan for execution to achieve the financial and non-financial targets. - Accountability to the CEO
Assisting and advising the CEO on developments and initiatives in the business line(s) and opportunities for growth and follow up on such initiatives.
Main responsibilities include:
1. Compliance
- Ensuring that the organisation complies with its constitutive documents and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, Code of Ethics and internal policies approved by the Board;
- Maintaining Statutory Registers.
2. Board and committee meeting
- Developing the agenda of the Board and Committee meetings, as well as Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, in consultation with the Chairman and the CEO;
- Circulating agendas and any supporting papers as part of a Board pack in good time to the Board and its committees;
Ascertaining that quorum of meetings is present; - Taking minutes of Board and Committee meetings and circulate the draft minutes in a timely manner to all relevant members;
- Ensuring that meetings and resolutions of the Board and Annual Meeting of Shareholders are properly convened, held and passed in accordance with the Company’s constitutive documents as well as relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.