George J. Dumbell
Non-Executive Director and Chairman
Appointed Director in December 2005 and Chairman in January 2006
Qualifications:
• Associate Chartered Institute of Bankers (UK)
• Fellow and Founding Director of the Mauritius Institute of Directors and member of its Directors’ Forum
• Former Director of several Financial Institutions in Asia and Europe, and listed Finance and Agricultural Companies in Mauritius
Experience and Skills:
• Over 55 years of financial, business and commercial experience including 34 years in various Senior Management positions within the HSBC Group across the globe.
• 2 ½ years of commercial, industrial, project management and political experience as Deputy Secretary General and Managing Director of EuroChambres, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, headquartered in Belgium and representing over 14 million companies throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe.
• 2 years in the fields of Corporate Governance and Risk Management as Consultant with MCB Ltd.
• 18 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industries as Chairman of Constance Hotels, Resorts and Golf Group.
Directorships in other companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius:
• BMH Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
• Constance La Gaieté Company Limited (Non-Executive Director)
• Hotelest Limited (Non-Executive Director)
Continuous Development during the year:
• Climate Change Auditing Course
• Presentations on Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability
• Launch of Climate Governance Initiatives for Mauritius
• AML/CFT Professional Assessment Course
• Presentation titled “An Overview of the Sugar Industry in Mauritius” by an industry expert
Jean-Philippe Coulier
Independent Director
Appointed in January 2021
Qualifications
• Postgraduate degree in Law (DESS), Panthéon-Assas University (France), Sciences Po Paris (France)
Experience and Skills
• Extensive experience in the banking sector, having worked for the Société Générale Group for some 40 years, including 28 years’ exposure across the globe.
• Chairman of the Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited from 2014 to 2018
Directorships in other companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius:
• MCB Group Limited (Independent Director)
• Fincorp Investment Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
• Promotion and Development Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
• Caudan Development Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
Continuous Development during the year:
• Presentations on Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability
Marc Freismuth
Non-Executive Director
Appointed in September 2014
Qualifications
• MPhil Degree in Economics, Paris-Sorbonne University (France)
• Agrégation’ in Economics and Management
Experience and Skills
• Lecturer at the University of Montpellier (France) from September 1977 to July 1988.
• Lecturer at the University of Mauritius in the fields of Hotel.
• Management and Finance from September 1988 to July 1994.
• Lecturer in Hospitality Management at the Université of Réunion from 2000 to 2005.
• Participated in the setting-up of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius as a consultant to the Stock Exchange Commission and as a member of the Listing Committee. (1989-1994).
• Currently works as a private consultant in Management and Finance since 2006.
• Fellow member of the Mauritius Institute of Directors.
Directorships in other companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius:
• BMH Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
• Constance La Gaieté Company Limited (Non-Executive Director)
• Hotelest Limited (Non-Executive Director)
Continuous Development during the year:
• Presentations on Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability.
• Presentation titled “An Overview of the Sugar Industry in Mauritius” by an industry expert.
Catherine Fromet de Rosnay
Non-Executive Director
Appointed in January 2021
Qualifications
• ‘Magistère de Juriste d’Affaires’, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University (France)
• ‘Diplôme de Juriste et Conseil d’Entreprise’ (D.J.C.E), Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University
Experience and Skills
• Practised as an in-house lawyer for nearly 8 years in the legal department of Nexans in Paris, formerly known as Alcatel Cable France.
• Director of various companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius.
• As Director of LEGIS & Partners Ltd, involved in the negotiation and drafting of commercial and joint-venture agreements, corporate due diligence exercise, M&A operations, legal and tax advice.
• Member of the Audit and Risks Monitoring Committee of Promotion and Development Ltd and Caudan Development Ltd since January 2023 – previously, Chairperson of the Remuneration, Corporate Governance and Ethics Committee since December 2016.
• Acts as resident director for various private companies controlled by French investors and Vice-President of the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie France-Maurice.
Directorships in other companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius:
• Caudan Development Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
• Hotelest Limited (Independent Director)
• Promotion and Development Ltd (Independent Director)
Continuous Development during the year:
• Attendance at various workshops on tax, contributions and e-invoicing (Mauritian Tax Administration System, practical aspects on taxation, partial exemption regime, practical aspects of PAYE, Social Contribution and Pension Contributions, and amendments made by the Finance Act 2023),
• Participation in a training on anti-money laundering (refresher and updates) and to in a presentation on Governance and Sustainability,
• Participation in a workshop “La Fresque du Climat”
Gianduth Jeeawock
Non-Executive Director
Appointed Director in July 2021.
Qualifications
• Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA Institute (USA)
• MBA International Paris
Experience and Skills
• Over a decade of experience in capital markets.
• As COO-Capital Markets, he currently provides strategic direction to SWAN’s Capital Markets division.
• Among the driving forces of the SWAN Group’s investment activities, including strategic investments in Mauritius and abroad.
Directorships in other companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius:
• Oceanarium (Mauritius) Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
• Tropical Paradise Co. Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
Preetee Jhamna
Independent Director
Appointed in April 2017
Qualifications
• BA Economics, University of Cambridge (UK)
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Experience and Skills
• CFO - Group Operations of IBL Ltd. Finance operative working on restructurings, acquisitions and project feasibility, and building and strengthening teams in these companies.
• Prior to moving to industry, she was a Partner in the Transaction Advisory Services department at Ernst & Young, from July 2008 to April 2016. Over 15 years' experience in advising clients on various aspects of their transactions (valuation, due diligence and fund raising) in Mauritius and in Africa, across a variety of sectors.
Clément D. Rey
Executive Director and Constance Group Chief Executive Officer -
Appointed Director in June 2006 and Constance Group Chief Executive Officer in January 2023
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Law (UK)
• Master’s degree in Business Law (UK)
Experience and Skills
• Held the position of Head of Corporate Affairs within the CIEL Group.
• Has been actively involved in investments and corporate transactions relating to the member companies of the Constance Group.
• Currently bears the overall responsibility for the agro-industrial, real estate, hospitality and investment activities of the Constance Group.
• Director of a number of companies in the commercial, financial and fintech sectors and a member of various board committees.
Directorships in other companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius:
• BMH Ltd (Executive Director)
• Constance La Gaieté Company Limited (Executive Director)
• Hotelest Limited (Executive Director)
• IBL Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
Continuous Development during the year:
• Presentations on Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability.
• Presentation titled “An Overview of the Sugar Industry in Mauritius” by an industry expert
• Presentation on “Cybersecurity Awareness for Board Directors”
Georgina Rogers
Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of the Corporate Governance Committee
Appointed in March 2015
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Natal (South Africa)
• Member of the Mauritius Institute of Directors
Experience and Skills
• Practised as an accountant until 1995.
• Involved in the development of real-estate projects.
• Director of a number of companies in the commercial sector and a member of various board committees.
Directorships in other companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius:
• BMH Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
• Constance La Gaieté Company Limited (Non-Executive Director)
• Hotelest Limited (Non-Executive Director)
Continuous Development during the year:
• Presentations on Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability.
• Presentation titled “An Overview of the Sugar Industry in Mauritius” by an industry expert.
Noël Adolphe Vallet
Non-Executive Director
Appointed in May 2001
Qualifications
• Management from South Africa
Experience and Skills
• 2 years’ experience as Manager at Fleurs des Tropiques Exports Ltée.
• As Project Manager, he was responsible for setting up Mauritius’ sugar museum, L’Aventure du Sucre.
• Currently runs his own business in the events industry as Managing Director of Bedouin Tents and Rocket Fireworks.
• Chairman of Compagnie du Mapou Ltée.
Directorships in other companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius:
• BMH Ltd (Non-Executive Director)
• Constance La Gaieté Company Limited (Non-Executive Director)
• Hotelest Limited (Non-Executive Director)
Continuous Development during the year:
• Presentations on Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability.
• Presentation titled “An Overview of the Sugar Industry in Mauritius” by an industry expert.
Jean-Jacques Vallet
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Appointed as Director in March 2012
Qualifications
• Masters in Management
• Postgraduate degree (DESS) in the fields of management science, logistical operations and industrial management
• Advance Management Program (AMP), Cornell University
Experience and Skills
• Responsible for the overall planning, direction and control of the operations, resources and administration of the Constance Hotels, Resorts & Golf Group.
• Four years Presidency of the Association of Hoteliers and Restaurants in Mauritius (AHRIM) for the periods 2003-2004 and 2011-2012.
Directorships in other companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius:
• Constance La Gaieté Company Limited (Non-Executive)
• Hotelest Limited (Executive)
Continuous Development during the year:
• Presentations on Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability.
• Presentation titled “An Overview of the Sugar Industry in Mauritius” by an industry expert
Kevin Chan Too
Constance Group Head of Finance
Qualifications
• Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Experience and Skills
• Currently serving as the Constance Group Head of Finance. His main responsibilities include finance, accounting, treasury and internal control functions.
• Held various finance and accounting positions within listed companies engaged in the property, finance and investment sectors.
Siegfried Espitalier Noël
Chief Marketing Officer
Qualifications
• MSc in International Hospitality Management, Oxford Brookes University (UK)
Experience and Skills
• Responsible for the marketing, communication and commercial activities of the Constance Hotels, Resorts & Golf Group.
Andrew Milton
Chief Operations Officer
Qualifications
• BSc in Institutional Management from the Cardiff University (UK)
• Finance (INSEAD)
• Leadership (IMD) and Asset Management (Cornell)
Experience and Skills
• Currently responsible for the operational, human resource and financial activities of Constance Hotels, Resorts & Golf Group.
• Started his career with Hilton Hotels and held positions in Abu Dhabi, London, Algiers and Cannes.
• General Manager of Constance Lemuria, Seychelles, in 1999.
• General Manager of Constance Prince Maurice while retaining operational responsibility for Constance Lemuria and Constance Tsarabanjina.
• Championed the rebranding of Constance Tsarabanjina in 2006.
• Championed the repositioning the One & Only Le St Géran for a period of 5 years.
Julien Coëtte dit Dubois
Chief Finance Officer
Joined Constance Hotels, Resorts and Golf in April 2019.
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree with a specialization in Finance from EDHEC Business School (France)
• Bachelor’s Degree - Classe Préparatoire HEC Scientifique from Lycée Janson de Sailly – Paris (France)
Experience and Skills
• Currently responsible for the Finance and Administrative functions in Constance Hotels, Resorts and Golf Group
• 14 years’ experience in AccorHotels Group with financial, operational and development expertise
• Started in Corporate Internal Audit Team (2005-2010), leading various internal control assignments on worldwide Group activities (Hotels, Head Offices)
• Regional Financial Controller North Africa/Middle East (2010-2013) and VP Financial Control and Consolidation MEA (2013-2017) - reporting to Chief Finance Officer MEA
• Chief Finance Officer Turkey, Greece and Israel (2017-2019)
Vincent De Marasse Enouf
Chief Human Resources Officer
Qualifications
• MBA Essentials from London School of Economics and Political Science (2022)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations) from Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia (2001 – 2005)
Experience and Skills
• Significant experience in strategic human resource management within the hospitality industry, overseeing HR functions across the Constance Hotels, Resorts & Golf Group, with approximately 3,200 team members.
• Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with the strategic development strategy of the Constance Hotels, Resorts & Golf Group, enhancing the group’s growth and brand strategy.
• Managed a team of approximately 40 HR staff across resorts, ensuring adherence to HR standards, identifying talent Development needs, and managing labour relations.
Shashi Kumar Koonja
Chief Information Officer
Qualifications
• Executive MBA (Distinction), University of Birmingham (UK)
• MSc in Distributed Interactive Systems (Distinction), Lancaster University (UK)
• Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering (First Class)
• Data Protection Officer – GDPR FAS Certification
• Executive Development Programme, CIO Academy, University of Oxford Said Business School
Experience and Skills
• Over 27 years of experience in IT and business solutions across various sectors.
• Proficient in leading IT strategy, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, analytics, cybersecurity, and technology-driven operational initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership in implementing innovative technology solutions to drive business growth and enhance customer experience.
• Actively involved in governance, risk management, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices across organisations.
• Chairman of the IT steering committee at Constance Hotels, Resorts & Golf, ensuring active involvement and commitment of executive management in critical IT decisions spanning investments, projects, risk management, and data security.