API Mauritius Property Forum

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API MAURITIUS (14 September), will connect international and local real estate developers, investors, property professionals, hospitality operators, and home buyers this September.

Featuring international guest speakers; leading local developers; senior ministry officials, government heads; advisory teams; regional and local banks; pension funds, hotel owners and operators seeking opportunities across the Mauritian real estate value chain, API Mauritius is a deep dive into opportunities into the local sector.

Taking place at the Ravenala Attitude Hotel, Turtle Bay, this year's forum will be featuring keynote addresses, interactive panel discussions, case studies and formal and informal networking opportunities, API Mauritius, is a platform to do deals for those looking to invest and develop in Africa's and the Indian ocean's premier market.

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Speakers

Ejiro Agbeyi

Investment Officer: Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services at IFC

Ram Akers

Country Officer: Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles & Comoros at IFC

Michael Aldridge

CEO of KOFISI Africa

Karen Angus

COO at Evaco Property

Mikayla Benkenstein

Managing Director of Hodari Africa

Shevira Bissessor

COO at GREA

Jitendra Bissessur

Chief Executive Officer at Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd

Andreas Bjorlow

Elevante

Robert Boullé

Asset Manager at Ascencia

Laurent Bourgault

CDO at Attitude Hotels

Guy Briggs

Partner, Director & Head of Urban Design at DHK ARCHITECTS

Joel Bruneau

Managing Director: Property of Medine Group

Ashvin Chatoorsing

Fund Manager at Rogers & Company Limited

Saurav Chatterjee

CEO of CARE Ratings Mauritius

Maruza Chikwanha

Development Director - Africa of Africa Logistics Properties

Murray Clark

Co-Founder of Neighbourgood

Jess Cleland

COO: Africa at Broll Property Group

Samuel De Gersigny

General Manager, Moka Smart City & Land Management at ENL Property

Estelle Desvaux de Marigny

high corporate Master of Ceremony

Afsar Ebrahim

Founding Partner at KICK Advisory Services

Martin Fitchet

CEO: South Africa of Knight Frank

Bernard Forster

Managing Director of Elevante Consulting Ltd

Timo Geldenhuys

Partner at Sotheby's International Realty

Eleni Georgopoulou

CEO/Founder of YourHost Management td

Wayne Godwin

Head: East Africa & Indian Oceans at JLL

Hubert Golay

Director: Transactions & Advisory of HTI Capital

Anish Goorah

Senior Vice President at MCB Capital Markets Ltd

Richard Haller

CEO of Pam Golding Properties Mauritius

Naila Hanoomanjee

CEO & Executive Director of Landscope Mauritius

Robin Hardin

CEO of Bloomage Property Fund

Jason Harel

Vanita Hooloomann

Executive Director of RLB Indian Ocean

Andre Janari

CIO at GREA

Jyoti Jeetun

CEO of Mont Choisy Smart City

Somaya Joshua

Head: Commercial Property Finance - Africa Region at Absa - Africa

Adamou Labara

Country Manager-Southern Africa at IFC

Rony Lam

CEO of MCB Capital Markets Ltd

Craig Leach

Head Asset Manager at GRIT REAL ESTATE INCOME GROUP

Tony Lee Luen Len

Senior Partner at Ecosis Ltd

Akshar Maherally

Managing Director of WTS Tax Consulting Ltd

Deva Marianen

Managing Director of Safyr Capital

Andrew Milton

COO at Constance

Thierry Montocchio

CEO of Rogers Hospitality

Christian Nanon

Group Head: Sustainability & Innovation at Mauritius

Ken Osei

Principal Investment Officer: Manufacturing, Health, Education, Tourism, Retail, Property at IFC

John Pilot

CEO of ENL Property Ltd

Jean Michel Pitot

CEO of Attitude Hotels

Conrad Sanama

Green Building Specialist at IFC Edge

Pepler Sandri

Head: Capital Markets - sub-Saharan Africa at JLL

Shamin Sookia

Managing Director

Kevin Teeroovengadum

Board Member at Not applicable

Daniel Trappler

Senior Director: Development - sub-Saharan Africa of Radisson Hotel Group

Nicolas Vaudin

Managing Director of Lavastone Properties

Manuel Vieira

Meridian32, Lda

Reinhard Winsauer

Senior Transactor: Real Estate at RMB

Belinda Wong Vacher

CFO at Harel Mallac

Ben Woodhams

Partner: Africa Desk at Knight Frank

Christophe Desvaux de Marigny

Head of Assets at Oficea

Sebastien de Robillard

Head of Sales at ENL Property Limited

Leon van de Moortele

CFO at Grit

Michael is a successful entrepreneur with over 15 years business experience in multiple sectors, including business services and retail. He is also committed to creating wider social impact in education through innovation in finance.

Michael cofounded KOFISI, the leading provider of flexible workspace, fit out and facilities management in Africa. Responding to client demand and the market opportunity, KOFISI, set a goal of being Africa’s top provider of inspirational workspaces. KOFISI and Sunbird operate in over six African countries including Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Nigeria. KOFISI has office centres in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa.

In 2009, Michael set up an investment office to manage Sir Rod Alridge’s portfolio of investments in business services companies, expanding its fundraising, corporate structuring and investing capabilities. Sir Rod Aldridge is founder of Capita Plc, Europe’s largest service outsourcing company with 64,000 staff and a FTSE listed.

Michael also worked at Kroll Inc, launching its Corporate Finance team to provide advisory services such as deal origination work for leading support services businesses, industrial and private equity clients. As a trustee of The Aldridge Foundation, Michael has worked directly with the Government of the United Kingdom, primarily with the Department for Education. Michael qualified as a chartered accountant with Arthur Andersen from the ICAEW in 2003 and holds an MA in Social and Political Sciences from St. Catherine’s College, Cambridge University, obtained in 2002. He is passionate about family, wellness, and creating systems to support entrepreneurship globally.

Shevira joined Gateway Real Estate Africa in July 2019 working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to identify and capitalise on long-term opportunities that support sustainable business growth. She provides leadership & oversight on development of real estate projects and construction management while maintaining control of the diverse business. She is also involved in strategic business development; project finance & execution; feasibility studies; operational support; internal control governance and risk mitigation oversight. She is an assessor on the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors board, a member of the South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession and the Association for South African Quantity Surveyors.

Having distinguished herself at a very young age in a male dominated industry, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of talented women to reach the top of their chosen fields.

Jitendra Bissessur is the Chief Executive Officer of the Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd (MIC) since March 2021. He was the Officer-in-Charge of the MIC since its inception in June 2020. He was previously the Director of the Economic Research and Analysis and Statistics Department of the Bank of Mauritius (2018-2020). He worked as an economist in the African Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (2013-14). Mr Bissessur was a Member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, Statistics Board, and the IMF’s Task Force on Special Purpose Entities.
He joined the Research Department of the Bank of Mauritius in January 1991 and has over 30 years of experience in the central banking field. Mr Bissessur is skilled in macroeconomic policy and statistical analysis and forecasting. Mr Bissessur holds a BA(Hons) in Mathematical Statistics from the University of Delhi, India and a MSc in Applied Economics with specialization in banking and finance from the University of Mauritius.

Guy is a Partner, Director, and Head of Urban Design at dhk Architects. He earned his Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cape Town in the early '90s, followed by an MSc in City Design & Social Science from the London School of Economics in 1999. Guy has gained international experience in various cities, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Switzerland, Berlin, London, and Stockholm. He joined dhk in 2012, becoming Partner in 2015, and has since served as Board Director, Company Secretary, and non-Executive Director. With expertise in master planning, public realm strategies, and sustainable city design, he actively contributes to the studio's growth. Guy is known for his leadership, mentorship, and commitment to environmental design and regeneration.

Zimbabwean born and raised Maruza Chikwanha is the Development Director for award winning company Africa Logistics Properties based out of Nairobi, Kenya. Responsible for delivering Kenya’s first Grade A Industrial Park, he is an accomplished and versatile property developer with over 18 years of construction and development experience in emerging and developed markets, namely Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Australia. An environmentally and socially conscious property professional with an undeniable passion for the African continent and her people. He is a Construction Management graduate from RMIT University in Melbourne Australia and was a finalist of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Young Professional of the year.

Estelle Desvaux de Marigny is a polyvalent 35 year old entrepreneur with more than 15 years’ experience in the Audiovisual Sector. After several years working in 5* hospitality and real estate, she became a high corporate Master of Ceremony, presenting many local and international conferences, seminars and various high end events in Mauritius. Estelle launched her local arts and crafts brand ‘Zola by Estelle’ in 2015 while specializing as a Voice Over and French Dubbing Actor for local radio, ZEE TV Africa and Anthenne Reunion, becoming the voice of famous brands and she dubbed several shows and movies over the years. She is also a TV Host and a famous YouTuber in Mauritius for ONE TV. 

Estelle Desvaux de Marigny is a polyvalent 35 year old entrepreneur with more than 15 years’ experience in the Audiovisual Sector. After several years working in 5* hospitality and real estate, she became a high corporate Master of Ceremony, presenting many local and international conferences, seminars and various high end events in Mauritius. Estelle launched her local arts and crafts brand ‘Zola by Estelle’ in 2015 while specializing as a Voice Over and French Dubbing Actor for local radio, ZEE TV Africa and Anthenne Reunion, becoming the voice of famous brands and she dubbed several shows and movies over the years. She is also a TV Host and a famous YouTuber in Mauritius for ONE TV.

As Head of Hotel Advisory in Sub-Saharan Africa, Wayne focuses on delivering strategic advisory services and capital market oversight to local, regional, and global clients across Sub-Saharan Africa. Wayne has over 13 years’ experience in the hospitality real estate industry. His broad range of experience includes hotel feasibility assignments, commercial due diligence for hospitality platforms and portfolios, hotel asset management and operator selection and management contract negotiations.

Wayne joined the team at JLL in 2015, prior to which he was a Senior Consultant with a regional hotel and tourism consulting firm. Other previous roles include analyst at JSE listed Hospitality Property Fund and Consultant at hospitality and tourism advisory firms. Wayne has a BA in Tourism Development from the University of Johannesburg, a PDM from WITS Business School, and an MSc in Property Studies at the University of Cape Town.

Naila Hanoomanjee is the CEO and Executive Director of Landscope (Mauritius) Ltd., a public company whose main shareholder is the Government of Mauritius.
Landscope (Mauritius) Ltd. owns a diverse portfolio of assets worth over MUR20bn, comprising of business and industrial parks, office buildings, retail complexes, industrial buildings and a sizeable land bank in prime locations in Mauritius.
Naila has over 20 years’ experience in the real estate sector both in Mauritius and in London. She was a Senior Associate at Gardiner and Theobald LLP in London and an Associate Director at McBains, London.
She now leads a team of 250 dynamic individuals at Landscope (Mauritius) Ltd. and has been behind the development of Riche Terre Business and Industrial Park and the Cote d’Or Data Technology Park, amongst others.
Naila has been instrumental in turning Landscope (Mauritius) Ltd. into one of the largest property development and management company in Mauritius.

Jason Harel is the co-founding Partner of BLC Robert & Associates.

He leads the Corporate and Commercial department of the firm. He possesses substantial experience in Real Estate, Banking, Corporate Finance, Corporate Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Taxation. He acts for both public and private companies and sits on a number of boards. He acts as an adviser to a number of leading companies in Mauritius guiding them in their strategic transactions.

Prior to joining BLC Robert and after completing his pupillage with Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers, the leading tax chambers in the UK, Jason was a senior associate within the Trade Finance and Project Finance Group of Denton Wilde Sapte LLP in London from 2000 to 2005. Jason also worked for Kingston Smith in their corporate insolvency and restructuring divisions.

Jason is consistently identified as a ‘leading practitioner’ in his field by the main worldwide legal directories, such as IFLR1000, Chambers & Partners, and Legal 500. He is a Chartered Accountant and a Barrister both in England & Wales and in the Republic of Mauritius.

Vanita Hooloomann, Managing Director at Rider Levett Bucknall (Mauritius) Ltd, is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), U.K., the Association for Project Management (MAPM), Northern Ireland and the Professional Quantity Surveyors’ Council (PQS), Mauritius. She holds a Master of Science (Hons) in Project Management and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Quantity Surveying both from the University of Reading, U.K. She has over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry having previously worked in the U.K., Middle East and now Mauritius. Vanita has been delivering cost consultancy, financial monitoring, and contract administration advice to clients in various key sectors namely commercial, healthcare, residential, retail, education, amongst others. Together with RLB, she has been part of some prestigious projects in the Indian Ocean Region. She is also a mentor to many graduates in Mauritius and serves on the Assessment Panel for the PQS, Mauritius.

I have over 20 years experience in Financial Services both within South Africa and Globally. My global approach to client centric solutions and risk management provides a unique perspective to the range of multinational clients supported.

My experience has allowed me to provide pragmatic solutions in commercial real estate, risk analysis, business process and risk management. My subject matter expertise has impacted external and internal stakeholders (including multinationals) in both strategic, financial and operational management.

I have managed change in different environments, developed high performing teams and partnered with other Executives on an ongoing basis. This results in positive outputs for the Company I am part of and innovative solutions to our clients.

Akshar is the Managing Director of WTS Tax Consulting (Mauritius) Ltd, the exclusive member within WTS Global for Mauritius. WTS Global is a global independent tax practice represented in over 100 countries and recognized by Chambers Global as a Tier 1 international tax network. WTS Mauritius provides services in the field of tax, structuring and regulatory / business consulting.
Prior to joining WTS Mauritius, Akshar has acquired some twenty years of experience at International Financial Services Ltd (IFS) / Sanne Mauritius (now Apex), one of the leading Fund and Corporate Service Providers in Mauritius. During his career at IFS / Sanne Mauritius (now Apex), Akshar has developed extensive technical expertise relevant to the global business industry, effective leadership talent, sharp business acumen, in addition to strong client relationship management and interpersonal skills.

Thierry Montocchio is a seasoned professional with a strong background in finance and accounting. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, both from the University of Cape Town. A member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants since 2001, Montocchio's expertise is widely recognized.

His journey began as an Audit Senior at Bass Gordon in Cape Town from 1998 to 2000, proceeding on to DEFRA UK in 2001 as a Forensic Accountant. In 2002, Montocchio joined the Corporate Finance Division of BDO Mauritius, and over the years, his dedication and skills led him to become a Partner at BDO, focusing on Corporate Finance, in 2007.

In 2012, he assumed the role of CFO at Veranda Leisure & Hotels (VLH), showcasing his versatility in financial leadership. Since September 2019, Montocchio has been at the helm of VLH as CEO, a role that expanded when VLH merged with Rogers Hospitality in 2020. With a rich tapestry of experiences, Thierry Montocchio continues to drive growth and excellence in the realm of finance and hospitality.

Conrad Sanama is a green building specialist and consultant at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, stationed in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. He oversees the Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) program in Francophone Africa, supporting the real estate sector in achieving net-zero emissions. Conrad recently advised Senegal's government on capacity building and carbon reduction in affordable housing. He contributed to the EDGE certification of the Cosmos Yopougon mall, which led to the first non-financial corporate green bond issuance in the region. Additionally, he works as a principal consulting engineer at GIGS, focusing on sustainable MEP design. Conrad holds a PhD in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria, with expertise in control systems, energy-efficient HVAC systems, mathematical modeling, and fluid dynamics. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ecole Nationale Supérieure Polytechnique de Douala, Cameroon.

Kevin Teeroovengadum is a Board Director of JCG (Janus Continental Group) comprised of market-leading companies in the Energy, Real Estate, Conservation and Hospitality sectors based across 10 countries in Africa. Kevin holds a BSc in Economics, MBA and MSc in Finance from Leicester University, UK. He worked for KPMG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young in corporate finance and strategic consultancy before moving to Loita Capital Partners Group based in South Africa. He joined Actis in 2007, the leading Emerging Market Private Equity Firm, as a Director as part of their Africa real estate team where he led a number of transactions and exits. He was the co-founder and CEO of AttAfrica in 2013 which became the premier investor of shopping malls in Africa. He is a frequent writer and speaker at conferences globally and currently serves on numerous boards of companies in Mauritius and South Africa and also advises a number of companies in Africa leveraging his 22 years of experience in Africa in financial services, real estate/hospitality sector. He is also the co-founder of ProptechAfrica.

Based in Cape Town, Daniel focuses on accelerating and executing the Radisson Hotel Group growth strategy in the English-speaking countries across Sub-Sahara Africa, particularly, South Africa. Another key focus in Daniel’s portfolio is the raising of finance for hotel owners in order to expedite both new developments and conversions across the African continent, working closely with the rest of the African Development team. Daniel recently joined Radisson Hotel Group after six years at HTI Consulting, focusing on hotel development, acquisition finance raising and hotel brokerage. Having held previous positions at JP Morgan (London), LaSalle Investment Management (London), and JLL (Johannesburg), Daniel will significantly aid Radisson Hotel Group’s owners and their financial requirements with his wealth of knowledge and expertise in debt finance raising requirements of owners, deal-making and financial analysis.

Daniel brings complementary skills to the development team across the continent and is a key member in driving Radisson Hotel Groups new five-year plan for Africa. A South African national, Daniel holds a Business Science Degree from the University of Cape Town, where he also completed his master’s in financial economics and international trade.

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