As one of the leading banks in Mauritius, SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd Board of Directors comprises a team of high-calibre profiles who are responsible for the strategic direction of the bank and its long-term success locally.
MR. VISVANADEN SOONDRAM
Date of Appointment
30 July 2020 (Chairperson since September 2021)
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Finance
Fellow of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK (FCCA)
Background and Experience
Mr. Soondram is currently Deputy Financial Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development. Throughout his rich career, he has held several key positions within that same Ministry.
Directorships in Other Entities
SBM (Bank) Holdings Ltd and SBM Holdings Ltd.
MR. JEAN PAUL AROUFF
Date of Appointment
30 July 2020
Qualifications
Masters in Journalism
Background and Experience
Mr. Arouff has over 20 years of experience in journalism, specialised in reviewing economic and financial markets. He was previously the Editor-in-Chief of Business Magazine, a leading economic news publication in the region, and acted as the country correspondent for the international news agency Reuters on economic and financial matters. In January 2020, he was appointed as Senior Advisor and Director of Communications at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Directorship in Other Entities
Landscope (Mauritius) Ltd, SBM (Bank) Holdings Ltd, SBM Holdings Ltd and SBM (NFC) Holdings Ltd.
Mr. Coomarah Chengan
Date of Appointment
28 August 2020
Qualifications
MBA
BSc in Police Studies
Bachelor of Laws
Background and Experience
Mr. Coomarah Chengan has over 30 years of experience in the public services sector during which he occupied various positions within the Mauritius Police Force (MPF) including those of Police Sergeant, Police Sub-Inspector and Police Inspector. He is a consultant in Business Administration, Management and Marketing for Small and Medium Enterprises. Mr. Chengan is also a Member and President of various NGOs across the country and is very active on the social front. He has initiated and collaborated on several projects advocating for the fight against poverty and supporting needy children, amongst others. Mr. Chengan has also participated in various workshops and training programmes related to his duties in the public services sector.
Directorships in Other Entities
None
MR. RAOUL GUFFLET
Date of Appointment
26 July 2021
Qualifications
Advanced Management Programme – INSEAD, France
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Institute of Internal Auditors, USA
Post Graduate Diploma International Finance - Université de Paris XIII, France
Master’s Degree in Economics (specialisation in Finance) - University of Paris (La Sorbonne), France
BSc Economics - University of Paris (La Sorbonne), France
Background and Experience
Mr. Gufflet is a seasoned professional, who has spent nearly three decades in the banking and financial sector. Over the years, he has gathered an extensive knowledge of the African banking sector and financial markets. He started his career as a strategic consultant in the field of restructuring and corporate advisory at PwC in France, East Europe and Africa. He has been involved in several studies which were jointly conducted with the World Bank and the European Bank Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) on financial institutions, both in developed and transitional economies. Prior to joining SBM Group, he was the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of a renowned bank in Mauritius, and served as the Director of several of its entities across Africa and the Indian Ocean. He led the transformation of most of its business lines, thus aligning them with the best international standards as well as with new digital, regulatory and compliance international trends. He has also been instrumental in developing a strong knowledge of Corporate and Investment Banking, and thus succeeded in growing this franchise in Africa. As a firm believer in sustainability, he is committed to developing a sustainable banking and capital market philosophy, which is a prerequisite for unlocking value in African countries.
Directorships in Other Entities
Banque SBM Madagascar SA, SBM Bank (India) Limited and SBM (Bank) Holdings Ltd.
Mrs. Imalambaal Kichenin
Date of Appointment
13 March 2020
Qualifications
LLB (Hons)
Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Member of the Mauritius Institute of Directors
Member of the Association of Trust and Management Companies
Member of the Internal Fiscal Association
Background and Experience
Mrs. Imalambaal Kichenin is a top-level executive with over 19 years’ experience in the Financial Services sector spearheading new ventures, product development, legal structuring and the creation of global distribution networks. She is the founder and current Group Chief Executive Officer of JurisTax Holdings Ltd. Mrs Kichenin acts as director on listed companies and Private Equity Funds. She is also the promoter of the African Institute of Training and Development.
Directorship in Other Entities
JurisTax Holdings Ltd, JurisTax Ltd, JurisTax Services Ltd, AARROW Corporate Services Ltd (Seychelles), Aarrow Fund Services Ltd (Seychelles), JurisTax Mena and other local and regional entities falling under JurisTax.
Mr. Eric Michel Georges Leal
Date of Appointment
16 March 2020
Qualifications
Bachelor in Arts & Science – Business Administration
Background and Experience
Mr. Eric Michel Georges Leal is a top-level executive with over 25 years of experience at Leal & Co. Ltd – a pioneer in the local automotive sector operating since 1970 and part of the Leal Group of Companies, one of the leading conglomerates in Mauritius. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Leal & Co. Ltd, the holding Company of the Group. He had previously occupied the positions of Service Director and Deputy Managing Director at Leal & Co. Ltd.
Directorship in Other Entities
Leal & Co Ltd and related entities/subsidiaries of Leal Group of Companies.
MR. ROODESH MUTTYLALL
Date of Appointment
30 July 2020
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Finance
Fellow Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK (FCCA)
Fellow Member of The Chartered Governance Institute, UK (FCIS)
Chartered Financial Analyst, USA (CFA)
Background and Experience
Mr. Muttylall is the Head of Corporate Finance and also the Company Secretary of a listed entity in Mauritius. He was formerly the Chief Finance Executive of a group operating in the hospitality sector. As an ambitious and dynamic person, he has a rich career path which dates back to 1998. He has held various senior positions such as Financial Controller in a Global Business Company and similar roles in the tourism sector. He also worked for SBM Group from 2000 to 2001.
Directorships in Other Entities
Banque SBM Madagascar SA, SBM (Bank) Holdings Ltd, SBM Holdings Ltd and University of Technology, Mauritius.
MR. ANOOP KUMAR NILAMBER
Date of Appointment
01 July 2021
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Banking and Finance, Université Panthéon-Assas Paris II, France.
Background and Experience
Mr. Nilamber is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the Banking, Investment and Corporate sectors, having worked in international reputed financial institutions including HSBC France. He previously sat on the board of several key entities including MauBank Ltd, Airports of Mauritius Ltd, the State Investment Corporation Ltd, SME Mauritius Ltd and the Mauritius Revenue Authority, among others. His past experiences include those of Economic Advisor at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development and lecturer at Université Panthéon-Assas Paris II, France.
Directorships in Other Entities
None
MR. RAJCOOMAR RAMPERTAB, C.S.K.
Date of Appointment
13 March 2020
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC Solicitors Final)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
BA (Hons) Social Science
Diploma of Higher Education
Background and Experience
Mr. Rampertab lectured in Law and Sociology in the UK for a number of years. He practiced as an immigration lawyer in the UK for several years and has also worked as a civil servant and a local government officer before being elected as a Conservative Party local councillor for the Borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, UK from 2007 to 2011 where he was a member of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and also represented the Council on the Reigate and Banstead Sports Council. From 2011 to 2014, Mr. Rampertab held the position of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in a Management Company in Mauritius. Mr. Rampertab was an elected Member of the National Assembly of Mauritius from December 2014 to October 2019 and, during that period, he occupied the post of Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS). He was also a Member of the Parliamentary Committee of ICAC from June 2015 to October 2019.
Directorships in Other Entities
None
Mr. Muhammad Azeem Salehmohamed
Date of Appointment
30 July 2020
Qualifications
BA (Honours) in Economics, Politics, and International Studies
MA (Hons) in Public Policy and Management
Background and Experience
Mr. Muhammad Azeem Salehmohamed is currently Advisor on Economic Matters to the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development. Upon his return from the UK, he held the position of Economist at the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI). Mr. Salehmohamed has served as board member for several organisations, including the SADC Business Council, the SADC Private Sector Task Force on Industrialisation, the National Ocean Council, the Mauritius Standards Bureau, the Economic Commission under the aegis of the National Economic and Social Council, and the High-Level Technical Committee on Doing Business Reforms. His fields of expertise include economic planning, policy analysis and strategy development.
Directorships in Other Entities
Development Bank of Mauritius (DBM)
Ms. Oumila Sibartie
Date of Appointment
28 August 2020
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Economics (USA)
ACI Dealing Certificate (France)
International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management (UK)
Fellow Member of the Mauritius Institute of Directors
Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment (UK)
Background and Experience
Ms. Sibartie is a multi-faceted financial professional with over 22 years of experience in global financial markets including the USA, the UK and Mauritius. She is the co-founder and Director of Lineage Investment Services Ltd, a licensed and regulated corporate finance advisory firm. She has gained substantial experience, having worked in international firms such as Bloomberg LP for 11 years in the USA and the UK, and has occupied senior management positions in top financial institutions in Mauritius. During her career, she has been heavily involved in several areas of the financial markets, including multi-asset funds and portfolio management, research, investment advisory, implementation of trading systems and development of structured investment product solutions and training.
Directorships in Other Entities
Lineage Investment Services Ltd, Lineage Hub Ltd, Warwyck Phoenix PCC and Island Life Assurance Co. Ltd.
Mr. Ranapartab Tacouri
Date of Appointment
13 March 2020
Qualifications
Master's degree in Economics
BA (Hons) in Economics
Background and Experience
Mr. Ranapartab Tacouri has a long and eminent career spanning over 50 years in both the academic and financial sectors. He has previously been the Managing Director of the Bank of Mauritius; Managing Director of the Development Bank of Mauritius and CEO of First City Bank. He has held directorship positions on several Boards including Bourse Africa and the Bank of Mauritius.
Directorships in Other Entities
None