Senior Management Team

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.

Position Statement: Chief Executive Officer

To be accountable to the Board for all aspects of the performance and management of the Velogic Holding Co Ltd and its Subsidiaries (the Group).

Main Responsibilities:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Sets 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;

2. Accountability to the Board

• Achieves Board expectations and commercial targets by using entrepreneurial ability to create business opportunities whilst managing the risks;
• Present Logistics Sectors’ performances to Board of Directors of Rogers;

3. Management

• Deliver commercially successful business decisions within the different business environments of the Group;
• Instill a strong commercial spirit across the Logistics sector of the group to stimulate growth and profitability;
• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the organisation, based on Agility, Leadership and Dynamism in line with the core values of the Logistics sector ;
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to people development, diversity and succession to take the business forward and get the best from the people;
• Drives new approaches to capitalise on emerging trends and motivates the executives to exceed customer expectations through innovative services;
• Coach and develop Senior Management team with a view to build capability over the Logistics Network.

4. Risk Governance

• To assess the principal risks of the Logistics division and to ensure that these risks are being monitored and managed.
• To ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place throughout the Logistics division.

5. Communication

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector

Position Statement: Chief Finance & Investment Officer

To be accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for all aspects of the performance and financial management of the Velogic Holding Co Ltd and its Subsidiaries (the Group).

Main Responsibilities include:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Assist in the development and execution of the strategy by preparing continuous improving financial and administrative budgets that meet the requirements of logistics sector;
• Design and implement suitable finance plans that comply with business policies and standards.
• Lead investments opportunities, including Mergers & Acquisitions and ad hoc projects; Manage the integration of newly acquired companies into the Velogic network;

2. Accountability to the CEO

To monitor and advise CEO on the efficient management of the treasury and cash flow of the business with a view to enhance business profitability of the Group.

3. Management

• To head the finance and accounting function of the Logistics Sector (Mauritius and Outstations)
• To advise and support senior management in achieving set goals and objectives as well as accurate financial reporting of the logistics sector which includes designing and executing the financial planning.

4. Compliance

• Assure compliance of the chart of accounts and reporting guidelines like allocation method, for the logistics sector and underlying countries ;
• Ensure all corporate rules relating to capital expenditure and proposed acquisitions are complied with by everyone in each region ;
• Comply with the internal and external requirements around the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls and procedures for financial reporting and Risk Management ;
• Provide a strongly controlled financial environment consistent with corporate and local statutory requirements.

5. Risk Governance

• To assess the principal financial risks of the Logistics division and to ensure that these risks are being managed.

6. People Management

• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the Region based on Leadership and Dynamism;
• Coach and develop subordinates with a view to build capability in the outstations and introduce a culture which supports our core values (Collaboration, Agility and Responsibility);
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximise customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction

7. Communication

• Build positive relationships with Regional Managers and other stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector.

Position Statement: Chief Operations Officer

To be accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for all aspects of the performance and management of the Velogic Holding Co Ltd and its Subsidiaries (the Group).

Main Responsibilities include:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Formulate strategies with regards information technology to support business goals and objectives and collaborate in developing operational strategies to ensure effectiveness and efficiency which sustain and grow business opportunities;
• Develop 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

2. Accountability to the CEO

• Achieves expectations in terms of operations as well as systems effectiveness and efficiency whilst managing the risks;

3. Management

• To advise, deploy and maintain technology-based systems, tools and processes which would enable the provision of coherent, consistent and integrated solutions across the Logistics sector;
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximize customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction.

4. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the company’s corporate social responsibility, health, safety and environmental standards and responsibilities as identified and ensure that these are fully implemented, maintained and comply with legal provisions or other requirements in terms of corporate social responsibility, health, safety and environment.

5. Risk Governance

• To assess the principal risks of the Logistics division and to ensure that these risks are being managed.
• To ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place throughout the Logistics division.

6. People Management

• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the Region based on Leadership, Agility and Dynamism;
• Coach and develop subordinates with a view to build capability in the outstations and introduce a culture which supports our core values (Passionate, Best in Class, Customer focus, Agile, Integrity and Empathy);
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximise customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction

7. Communication

•  Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector.

Position Statement: Chief Human Resources Officer

To be accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to head the Human Resources function of the Logistics Sector and to support senior management in achieving set goals and objectives for Velogic Holding Co Ltd and its Subsidiaries (the Group).

Main Responsibilities include:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Devise, implement and evaluate HR strategies for the Logistics Sector in line with Corporate and Business strategies.

2. Accountability to the CEO

• Assist and Advise the CEO on HR matters relating to the Logistics Sector and deal with HR & IR matters as and when required.

3. Management

• Set up and operate HR systems & processes with a view to effectively monitor, improve or maintain people performance and productivity;
• Ensure implementation of HR Systems which include performance management, leadership development and other training plans;
• Advise on the development and implementation of comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective for the firm ;
• Ensure payroll systems and processes are run in a timely and efficient manner and ensure preparation of HR related annual budgets;
• Oversee the corporate social responsibility initiatives as well as health, safety and environmental issues and responsibilities so as to directly support line management in effectively implementing related systems and requirements

4. Compliance

–      Elaborate and implement HR policies for the Logistics Sector which are in line with the code of conduct, policies, procedures, rules and regulation;

–      Ensure implementation of HR information systems in line with information systems department and prevailing legislation.

5. Risk Governance

• Continuous monitoring of the activities of employees to detect and, wherever possible, prevent financial fraud or employee misconduct, that can result in financial losses and damaged reputations.

6. People Management

• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the Region based on Leadership and Dynamism;
• Coach and develop subordinates with a view to build capability in the outstations and introduce a culture which supports our core values (Collaboration, Agility and Responsibility);
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximise customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction

7. Communication

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector.

Position Statement: Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

To be accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for all aspects of the performance and management of the Velogic Holding Co Ltd and its Subsidiaries (the Group).

Main Responsibilities include:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Formulate strategies with regards marketing and external communication to support business goals and objectives and collaborate in developing relevant strategies to ensure effectiveness and efficiency which sustain and grow business opportunities;
• Develop partnerships with strategic stakeholders to enhance business while coordinating with marketing and external communication activities, process establishment and performance improvement according to sector policy as well as industry best practice

2. Accountability to the CEO

• Achieves expectations in terms of marketing as well as external communications effectiveness and efficiency whilst managing reputation risks;

3. Management

• To advise, deploy and maintain marketing and external communications systems which would enable the provision of coherent, consistent and integrated image across the Logistics sector;
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximize customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction.

4. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the company’s corporate social responsibility, health, safety and environmental standards and responsibilities as identified and ensure that these are respected, maintained and comply with legal provisions or other requirements in terms of corporate social responsibility, health, safety and environment.

5. Risk Governance

• To assess the reputation risks of the Logistics division and to ensure that these risks are being managed.

6. People Management

• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the Region based on Leadership and Dynamism;
• Coach and develop subordinates with a view to build capability in the outstations and introduce a culture which supports our core values (Collaboration, Agility and Responsibility);
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximise customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction

7. Communication

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector.

Position Statement: Managing Director – Indian Ocean

To be accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be responsible for managing and developing various aspects of the supply chain solutions for the Indian Ocean Region as applicable, including but not limited to Garage & Transport, Depot & Workshop, Warehousing in accordance with the Logistics sector business strategy and country business environment to deliver maximum profit

Main Responsibilities include:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Ensures 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.

2. Accountability to the CEO

• Assist and Advise the CEO on matters relating to all aspects of the supply chain solutions.

3. Management

• Develop Regional strategic plans, in conjunction with the Country Management Team, to reflect country, Regional requirements and support the key market development and growth plans;
• Ensure identification of ongoing service issues and monitor the Operations Key Performance Indicators and ensure corrective actions when targets are not met in cooperation with the countries management
• Establish and support potential product/service opportunities through identifying new developments within the sales channels, customers and competitors within the local market;
• Measure and continuously improve customer satisfaction and loyalty;
• Ensure development of Agency relationships with both new and existing overseas agents where possible to sustain and grow profitable business volumes

4. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the company’s corporate social responsibility, health, safety and environmental standards and responsibilities as identified and ensure that these are fully implemented, maintained and comply with legal provisions.

5. Risk Governance

• Continuous assessment, mitigation and monitoring of any risk linked to the activities of the Company that can result in issues which may be prejudicial to the Company.

6. People Management

• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the Region based on Leadership and Dynamism;
• Coach and develop subordinates with a view to build capability in the outstations and introduce a culture which supports our core values (Collaboration, Agility and Responsibility);
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximise customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction

7. Communication

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector

Position Statement: Managing Director – Freight Forwarding (Mauritius)

To be accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be responsible for managing and developing all aspects of the supply chain solutions for the freight forwarding activities in Mauritius 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:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Ensures 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.

2. Accountability to the CEO

• Assist and Advise the CEO on matters relating to all aspects of the supply chain solutions.

3. Management

• Develop strategic plans, in conjunction with the Country Management Team, to reflect country requirements and support the key market development and growth plans;
• Ensure identification of ongoing service issues and monitor the Operations Key Performance Indicators and ensure corrective actions when targets are not met in cooperation with the countries management
• Establish and support potential product/service opportunities through identifying new developments within the sales channels, customers and competitors within the local market;
• Measure and continuously improve customer satisfaction and loyalty;
• Ensure development of Agency relationships with both new and existing overseas agents where possible to sustain and grow profitable business volumes

4. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the company’s corporate social responsibility, health, safety and environmental standards and responsibilities as identified and ensure that these are fully implemented, maintained and comply with legal provisions.

5. Risk Governance

• Continuous assessment, mitigation and monitoring of any risk linked to the activities of the Company that can result in issues which may be prejudicial to the Company.

6. People Management

• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the Region based on Leadership and Dynamism;
• Coach and develop subordinates with a view to build capability in the outstations and introduce a culture which supports our core values (Passionate, Best in Class, Customer focus, Agile, Integrity and Empathy);
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximise customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction

7. Communication

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector

Position Statement: Managing Director – East Africa

To be accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be responsible for managing and developing all aspects of the supply chain solutions for East Africa including but not limited to air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, garage & transport, shipping in accordance with the Logistics sector business strategy and country business environment to deliver maximum profit

Main Responsibilities include:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Ensures 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.

2. Accountability to the CEO

• Assist and Advise the CEO on matters relating to all aspects of the supply chain solutions.

3. Management

• –      Develop Regional strategic plans, in conjunction with the Country Management Team, to reflect country, Regional requirements and support the key market development and growth plans;
• Ensure identification of ongoing service issues and monitor the Operations Key Performance Indicators and ensure corrective actions when targets are not met in cooperation with the countries management
• Establish and support potential product/service opportunities through identifying new developments within the sales channels, customers and competitors within the local market;
• Measure and continuously improve customer satisfaction and loyalty;
• Ensure development of Agency relationships with both new and existing overseas agents where possible to sustain and grow profitable business volumes

4. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the company’s corporate social responsibility, health, safety and environmental standards and responsibilities as identified and ensure that these are fully implemented, maintained and comply with legal provisions.

5. Risk Governance

• Continuous assessment, mitigation and monitoring of any risk linked to the activities of the Company that can result in issues which may be prejudicial to the Company.

6. People Management

• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the Region based on Leadership, Agility and Dynamism;
• Coach and develop subordinates with a view to build capability in the outstations and introduce a culture which supports our core values (Collaboration, Agility and Responsibility);
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximise customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction

7. Communication

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector

Position Statement: Managing Director – India Subcontinent

To be 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:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Ensures 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.

2. Accountability to the CEO

• Assist and Advise the CEO on matters relating to all aspects of the supply chain solutions.

3. Management

–      Develop Regional strategic plans, in conjunction with the Country Management Team, to reflect country, Regional requirements and support the key market development and growth plans;

• Ensure identification of ongoing service issues and monitor the Operations Key Performance Indicators and ensure corrective actions when targets are not met in cooperation with the countries management
• Establish and support potential product/service opportunities through identifying new developments within the sales channels, customers and competitors within the local market;
• Measure and continuously improve customer satisfaction and loyalty;
• Ensure development of Agency relationships with both new and existing overseas agents where possible to sustain and grow profitable business volumes

4. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the company’s corporate social responsibility, health, safety and environmental standards and responsibilities as identified and ensure that these are fully implemented, maintained and comply with legal provisions.

5. Risk Governance

• Continuous assessment, mitigation and monitoring of any risk linked to the activities of the Company that can result in issues which may be prejudicial to the Company.

6. People Management

• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the Region based on Leadership and Dynamism;
• Coach and develop subordinates with a view to build capability in the outstations and introduce a culture which supports our core values (Collaboration, Agility and Responsibility);
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximise customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction

7. Communication

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector

Position Statement: Managing Director – Shipping

To be 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:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Ensures 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.

2. Accountability to the CEO

• Assist and advise the CEO on developments and initiatives in the business line(s) and opportunities for growth and follow up on such initiatives.

3. Management

• Establish potential product/service opportunities including project cargo through identifying new developments within the sales channels, customers and competitors within the local market;
• Support the introduction of new products/services through cascading the information and monitoring the deployment throughout the teams;
• Plan, design and implement appropriate promotion measures to win, keep, grow and get back profitable customers by using all marketing channels, in line with divisional guidelines;
• Measure and continuously improve customer satisfaction and loyalty;

4. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the company’s corporate social responsibility, health, safety and environmental standards and responsibilities as identified and ensure that these are fully implemented, maintained and comply with legal provisions.

5. Risk Governance

• Continuous assessment, mitigation and monitoring of any risk linked to the activities of the Company that can result in issues which may be prejudicial to the Company.

6. People Management

• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the Region based on Leadership and Dynamism;
• Coach and develop subordinates with a view to build capability in the outstations and introduce a culture which supports our core values (Collaboration, Agility and Responsibility);
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximise customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction

7. Communication

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector.

Position Statement: Managing Director – Sukpak  

To be accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be responsible for the operations, performance and development of the sugar packing business.

Main Responsibilities include:

1. Strategy and Direction

• Ensures 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.

2. Accountability to the CEO

• Assist and advise the CEO on developments and initiatives in the business line(s) and opportunities for growth and follow up on such initiatives.

3. Management

• Ensure the implementation of best Operations structures, policies and processes;
• Identify ongoing service issues and monitor the Operations Key Performance Indicators and ensure corrective actions when targets are not met;
• Ensure continuous improvement through supporting the deployment of best practice processes;
• Ensure that work is cross functionally effective to ensure that production and Operation processes are consistently applied and refined to improve performance
• Plan, design and implement appropriate promotion measures to win, keep, grow and get back profitable customers by using all marketing channels, in line with divisional guidelines;
• Measure and continuously improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.

4. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the company’s corporate social responsibility, health, safety and environmental standards and responsibilities as identified and ensure that these are fully implemented, maintained and comply with legal provisions.

5. Risk Governance

• Continuous assessment, mitigation and monitoring of any risk linked to the activities of the Company that can result in issues which may be prejudicial to the Company.

6. People Management

• Build and maintain a performance driven culture throughout the Region based on Leadership, Agility and Dynamism;
• Coach and develop subordinates with a view to build capability in the outstations and introduce a culture which supports our core values (Collaboration, Agility and Responsibility);
• Lead, motivate and empower employees through effective and open communication, excellent leadership, regular performance feedback and teambuilding, in order to maximise customer satisfaction, business results and employee satisfaction

7. Communication

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders to support the long-term objectives of the Sector.

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.