6 years and 7 months
Excellence
The acquisition of Border Air in March 2020 and COVID happened.
Rogers just acquired Border Air and staff was not sure where we stand, and I thank the management for all they did during this time.
4 mois
Mauricien
Le nombre d'employés et de bureaux à travers l'île.
Voir le développement de Bel Ombre, mon village d'enfance. Un développement en harmonie avec la nature et le respect du travail. J'espère que cet endroit gardera son authenticité et ne sera pas complètement exploité au détriment de l'environnement et de son charme.
31 years
Opportunity
To be honest, I didn't know what Rogers was before joining. Having just graduated in 1993, I would have taken any opportunity to start earning money as I just wanted to, at last, stop relying on my parents. At 24 it was about time. Thus, it was my first job which I started about a month after landing in Mauritius.
I was not really thinking of making a career at Rogers. Therefore, to be still in the group after 31 years is, in itself, a testament to how loyalty has served me well. To me, Rogers has been a ‘’land’’ of opportunities; a place to grow as a person, learn, and expand my network-not only within the group but also in the wider community. In fact, it is easy for me to say that Rogers has been the main influence in shaping the person I am today. Starting as a trainee, I was given opportunities to climb the career ladder by taking on challenges which I grasped with both hands whenever I had the chance. As a diversified group, Rogers has allowed me to learn about various business activities- quite a rare opportunity to find within one company.
Three big challenges that come to my mind include my posting in Madagascar right in the middle of the political crisis of 2002 and the blockade of Antananarivo, the turnaround of EIS (now RCTL) and ensuring the continuity of Velogic logistics services during COVID, when the country was ‘’locked down’’.
Last but not least, none of this would have been possible without the great colleagues I was/am fortunate to work with at Rogers and the trust of my bosses. In short, my adventure with Rogers has been one of opportunities and amazing people.
My journey with Rogers began in 2019 as a Board member of Rogers Capital. This role gave me a clear vision of the Group’s ability to create opportunities that go beyond business and positively impact lives. Experiencing how Rogers’ values: Agility, Engagement, and Excellence, are woven in its culture gave me a deeper understanding of how this Mauritian Group creates meaningful change across industries.
When I first joined Ascencia in 2020 as an Asset Manager, I discovered the heart of the company: its people. Their entrepreneurial mindset, creativity, and resilience became particularly evident during the pandemic, one of the most challenging periods in recent history. Even while the malls were closed, the team worked tirelessly to support tenants and safeguard customers.
Initiatives like the tenant relief plan, the Safe Shopping campaign, and B’Local at 42 Market Street, a space for empowering small businesses at Bagatelle Mall, brought hope and opportunity when it was needed most.
These moments were a reminder of what Rogers stands for: supporting communities and bringing people together. They strengthened my belief in Ascencia’s mission and inspired me to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in January 2024.
Today, Ascencia is more than just a portfolio of shopping malls; it’s about creating unique spaces where people come together to share memorable moments.
We are also concerned about our carbon footprint and aim in mitigating our impact on the environment by implementing various actions such as the use of renewable energy, the sorting of our waste whilst partnering with our tenants to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.
As Rogers celebrates 125 years of vision and transformation, I am proud to lead Ascencia in carrying this legacy forward. Together, we aim to create spaces that enrich lives, strengthen communities, and ensure that the human stories behind our successes continue to inspire for generations to come.
12 years
Passion
My first memory of Rogers, was the importance of the brand name in my early childhood, it was the reference company to work for at the time and still is.
I am very proud to have had the opportunity to put Velogic on the map of Project Cargo in the region and we kicked off with a logistic contract of a CEB Power Station extension which included the transport of the heaviest cargo being transported in Mauritius on our public road amongst other cargo.
