Earlier in 2018, Dr Chris Pierce, consultant and CEO of Global Governance Services Ltd in the UK, met with Rogers’ executive team and senior managers to present them with insights on the new Code of Corporate Governance. We asked him to explain how corporate governance sets values for a company and impacts on its overall…
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Veranda Tamarin: Join the tribe.
It’s just another Sunday in Tamarin Bay. The sunset is the village’s must-see attraction: families and friends come together to share this special moment when the sky is illuminated in bright orange. They invite each other, and the newcomers are welcomed by the community. The sporty ones are playing beach tennis, enjoying slacklining or surfing…
La Balise Marina, at one with the sea
Imagine living in tune with the tides, the sunset and the lunar calendar. Imagine lush green spaces along a river estuary and opening onto the sea. Imagine a seaside village atmosphere blending with a modern lifestyle. Situated in Black River, La Balise Marina, the only residential marina in Mauritius, is where my family and I…
Welcome to sports island
Sports. It’s an indescribable roller-coaster ride of emotions that can take you from rock bottom to soaring high. Probably the most epic example that sums up all this passion is the training sequence scene from the movie, “Rocky”. With its legendary accompanying song that has lyrics we all know too well, “It’s the eye of…
Sustainable development, a necessity
Sustainable development is not a buzzword, it is a responsibility. During the past year, Rogers made environmental concerns the focus of its projects. Social and ecological requirements are now integrated into each company’s strategy. Today, the group proudly carries out these responsibilities, which secure our common future. 01. The challenges facing organic farming in Mauritius…
Shopping malls, a diverse palette of experiences
The statistics speak volumes. Ascencia’s six shopping centres attract more than twenty million visitors annually. The company, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, strives to create pleasant, convenient, comfortable and safe places. They have become highly popular spots for all Mauritians and tourists visiting the island. Developed in close partnership with Enatt and Atterbury,…
Rogers Capital’s Foreign Desks, truly understanding the customer’s needs
The Foreign Desks set up by Rogers Capital to better understand and meet the expectations of customers in specific markets, namely in France, South Africa, India and China, are powerful tools for business development, networking and marketing. Dedicated teams consisting of experts with varied and specialised skills in the taxation, global business, technology and financial services fields…
Nawaz Gobindram, a philanthropic leader
Selfless, disciplined and confident. Nawaz Gobindram, the new Managing Director of Velogic India, has made these values his strength. From Vacoas to New Delhi, via France and Madagascar, this husband and father of three realised that the essence of a successful business lies in the well-being of its employees. Promising beginnings At just 19, Nawaz…
Vincent Florens, conservation biologist Biodiversity conservation: Are we such poor performers?
Vincent Florens, conservation biologist. Over the decades, Mauritius has been cleared of 98% of its primeval forest. Excessive deforestation, the overexploitation of resources and invasive species have caused the extinction of many endemic species that contributed to maintaining the balance of our biodiversity. Are we such poor performers? Can we still hope to return our…
Presence 07 – Editorial
Philippe Espitalier-Noël, Chief Executive Officer de Rogers Our responsibility towards heritage Leadership, agility, dynamism. Now more than ever, these values lay the groundwork for the Rogers group. They allow a company to pursue their role in the business world without neglecting its corporate social mission. For several decades, we have been holding a prominent place…
