The Board of Directors
The Management Team
The Board of Directors
The Board is responsible for promoting the long-term success of the Company. Through sound leadership, the Board seeks to promote a culture of openness and innovation, relying upon a framework of corporate governance and internal controls which are designed to protect the Company’s assets. The day-to-day management of the business is delegated to the Executive Directors and the Senior Management, apart from matters reserved for the Board as set out in the Constitution of the Company. The Board has also specific matters reserved to it for decision, such as strategic long-term objectives and delegates some of its duties and powers to Committees, each of which has clearly written terms of reference.
Jean-Claude Bega
Non-Executive Director & Chairman
Hugues Lagesse
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Jan Boullé
Non-Executive Director
Michèle-Anne Espitalier Noël
Chief Finance officer and Executive Director
Ravi Prakash Hardin
Non-Executive Director
Anaick Larabi
Non-Executive Director
Richard Koenig
Independent Non-Executive Director
Gaetan Siew
Independent Non-Executive Director
Laura Yeung Sik Yuen
Independent Non-Executive Director
Born in 1963, Jean-Claude started his career in 1980, spending seven years as external auditor before moving to a sugar group to perform various functions within accounting and finance. He joined GML in 1997 as Finance Manager and was the Group Head of Financial Services and Business Development and also Executive Director of IBL Ltd until his retirement from office on 30 June 2023.
Jean-Claude Bega
Non-Executive Director & Chairman
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Hugues holds a diploma in administration and finance from the École Supérieure de Gestion et Finance in Paris, France. In September 2007, he followed a management course at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France as well as a course in real estate development in Paris and at Harvard Business School in Boston, USA. He recently completed a one-year general management programme offered by ESSEC and specifically designed for GML Executives.
Hugues Lagesse
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
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Jan Boullé is an « Ingénieur Statisticien Economiste », France and holds a « Diplôme de 3ème Cycle de Sciences Economiques », Université Laval, Canada. He has been working for the Constance Group from 1984 to 2016 and occupied various executive positions and directorships. His latest position being Group Head of Projects and Development. He has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of IBL Ltd on the 1st July 2016 and is also a member of the Board of Directors of several major companies of IBL Group.
Jan Boullé
Non-Executive Director
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Michele Anne is currently the Chief Finance Officer of BlueLife Limited. She joined IOREC in January 2010 as Corporate Finance Executive to provide financial direction to the company, including corporate finance, planning and administration and took on the role of CFO upon the amalgamation of IOREC with BlueLife. She is a graduate from Ecole Supérieure de Commerce (E.S.C.A.E) of Clermont Ferrand, France with a specialization in Audit, Accounting and Finance Management and passed the Mauritius Stockbrokers Examination organised by the Stock Exchange Commission (now the Financial Services Commission) and the Mauritius Examination Syndicate. She recently completed the One-Year ESSEC General Management Program designed for GML Executives.
Michèle-Anne Espitalier Noël
Chief Finance officer and Executive Director
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Robin Hardin is the Chief Executive Officer of Bloomage Ltd, a property fund fully owned by IBL Ltd. He has more than 15 years’ experience at senior level both in Mauritius and Africa, working for companies like Shell, Rogers and ENL, and has spent the last 10 years focusing on the property industry. He holds a B-Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and an MBA from the University of Surrey. He has also attended Professional Development programmes from London Business School and Witts Business School and a Property Development Programme from the Graduate Business School, University of Cape Town.
Ravi Prakash Hardin
Non-Executive Director
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Laura is a seasoned executive and lead client partner with audit and advisory experience. She has been associated with with Deloitte Mauritius for more than 30 years and was in charge of a portfolio of clients in a wide variety of sectors. She held a number of leadership positions within the Firm and served as Audit Leader, in charge of the Audit Function with 6 audit partners and more than 200 professionals until my retirement. Prior to joining Deloitte, she qualified as a Chartered Accountant with and spent six years working for KPMG in London.
Laura Yeung Sik Yuen
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Management
Hugues Lagesse
Chief Executive Officer
Michèle-Anne Espitalier Noël
Chief Finance Officer
Niresh Buton
Chief Operations & Asset Officer and Head of Finance
Guy-Régis Fanchette
Chief Operations Officer (Syndic & Estate)
Isabelle Jacques
HR and ICT Manager
Elodie Rey
Sales Manager
Nicolas Rey
Chief Development Officer
Hursh Woomchurn
Head of Legal & Compliance
Hugues earned his diploma in administration and finance from École Supérieure de Gestion et Finance in Paris. Later, in September 2007, he engaged in a management course at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France and expanded his knowledge with real estate development studies in Paris and at Harvard Business School in Boston, USA. He concluded the One-Year ESSEC General Management Program crafted specifically for GML Executives. Since joining Bluelife in 2007 as a Project Executive, Hugues has risen to the position of CEO. He plays a pivotal role in conceptualising and rolling out projects that shape Bluelife’s distinctiveness and reputation. Hugues’s tenacity and commitment are clear drivers in his mission to make an impactful difference. He champions the idea that collective genius can craft a brighter tomorrow, leaving an enduring mark for the coming generations.
Hugues Lagesse
Chief Executive Officer
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Michele Anne serves as the Chief Finance Officer for BlueLife Limited. She began her journey with IOREC in January 2010 as a Corporate Finance Executive, bringing financial guidance encompassing corporate finance, planning, and administration. Following the merger of IOREC and BlueLife, she assumed her current CFO role. Michele Anne graduated from Ecole Supérieure de Commerce (E.S.C.A.E) in Clermont Ferrand, France, majoring in Audit, Accounting, and Finance Management. She also successfully passed the Mauritius Stockbrokers Examination. She capped off his educational journey with a specialised year-long general management program at ESSEC for GML Executives.
Michèle-Anne Espitalier Noël
Chief Finance Officer
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Seasoned and highly accomplished professional with an exemplary 25-year career that spans across various challenging industries both locally and overseas ranging from banking sector to manufacturing and engineering. Niresh have studied accounting from ACCA and holds an MBA International Paris and a Master Droit Economie Gestion from Universite Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne, is a Certified Management Accountant and a Certified Global Business Analyst from the ICMA of Australia. Niresh held various senior managerial positions in companies such as OISEL, Fortek, Forges Tardieu and Harel Mallac group where he successfully led various financial strategic initiatives and played a key role in restructuring of business activities, acquisitions & mergers, tax optimisation projects and business development. Niresh joined Bluelife Group in 2021 as Finance Manager and today he serves the position of Chief Operations & Asset Officer & Head of Finance where he continues to drive growth and excellence. His multifaceted expertise, passion for innovation, and commitment to.achieving results make him an invaluable asset to Bluelife Group. achieving results make him an invaluable asset to Bluelife Group.
Niresh Buton
Chief Operations & Asset Officer and Head of Finance
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Guy-Regis began his professional journey as a secondary school teacher after earning a degree in Physics from the University of Mauritius. While teaching, he furthered his education by obtaining an MSc in Environmental Engineering from the same institution. Transitioning to the corporate world, he became a pivotal figure in the growth of a budding technico-commercial firm. Eager to enhance his skill set, he pursued an MBA from the University of Surrey. Later, he moved to EnATT, an ENL group enterprise focused on managing retail and commercial assets. By March 2016, he had taken on the role of General Manager at Ocean Edge Property Management, overseeing syndic management, and serving as the Head of Estate Operations for Azuri Estate Management. Presently, Guy Regis holds the position of COO, supervising syndic & estate operations.
Guy-Régis Fanchette
Chief Operations Officer (Syndic & Estate)
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Isabelle became part of BlueLife Limited in July 2015, taking on the role of Office and ICT Manager. She pursued her studies in economics at the University of Cape Town and has a background in the IT industry from both South Africa and the UK. Upon returning to Mauritius in 2002, she ventured into the insurance sector, handling roles in IT, HR, and administration. At BlueLife, she oversees the company’s IT infrastructure, software, and support. Additionally, she leads the Group’s HR operations and manages its office functions.
Isabelle Jacques
HR and ICT Manager
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Nicolas earned a BCom with dual majors in accounting and finance from Curtin University in Australia and became a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 2014. He began his professional journey at Ernst & Young in the audit division and later transitioned to the offshore sector in Mauritius. By 2013, he was a financial analyst at Bluelife Limited, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s project finance, corporate finance, and treasury tasks. In 2019, Nicolas oversaw various operational sectors in Azuri. Two years later, in 2021, he led the Property Development team as the Head of Projects, leveraging his deep-rooted expertise in real estate for BlueLife’s new initiatives. Currently, as the Chief Development Officer, Nicolas is at the helm of projects pursuing the Smart City Certification.
Nicolas Rey
Chief Development Officer
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