The Senior Management team is entrusted with the task of embracing the Board’s strategic vision and mission.
The Senior Management team of SIT Group is entrusted with the task of embracing the Board’s strategic vision and mission.
With a strong drive for excellence and passion to succeed, the team is committed to help the Group reach new heights and prosperity.
The Management team is composed of highly experienced and motivated professionals across a broad range of expertise:
Yajneesh SOOBHUG – Officer in Charge
Mr Soobhug joined the SIT Group in August 2011 and has occupied various positions until his appointment as Compliance Officer in June 2022. Before joining the SIT Group, he had a brief working experience in the BPO sector. Mr Soobhug is holder of an LLB (Hons) from the University of Mauritius and a Diploma in Higher Education in Law from the University of London (International Programme). He has also undertaken a Law Practitioners Vocational Course (Barrister Stream). In addition to his functions as Compliance Officer, Mr Soobhug is also acting as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) approved by the Financial Services Commission as well as Integrity Officer for the SIT Group. Since 08th December 2022, Mr Soobhug has been appointed as Officer in Charge for the SIT Group.
Mahendra Kumar RAMROOP – Chief Finance Officer
Mr Ramroop joined SIT in March 2017 and has vast experience in the field of finance. He has worked in the banking sector for over 18 years. After that he joined the SIC Group and worked in the leisure sector for 7 years. Subsequently, he was assigned responsibilities in Corporate Services and for at least 12 years in Fund Management. Mr Ramroop is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK. He is a member of M.I.P.A. He also holds an MBA with specialisation in Financial Management.
Dayanand (Rakesh) KOOBRAWA – Team Leader – Administration & Human Resource
Mr Koobrawa joined SIT in June 2008 as Team Leader – Administration & Human Resources. He is a holder of an MBA General with Merit, a Degree in Human Resource Management, a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management, a Diploma in Personnel Management and a Higher National Diploma in Computer Studies. He has also worked for 15 years as Administrative and Human Resource Manager at Triolet Bus Service Ltd.
Chitlall (Dhiraj) CHINTARAM – Internal Auditor
Mr Chintaram joined the SIT Group in January 2020. He has over 20 years of working experience in Auditing and Finance and prior to joining the SIT Group, Mr Chintaram has worked for 17 years at Harel Mallac & Co. Ltd as Group Internal Auditor. He is a Fellow Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK; the member of the Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants and a Certified Internal Auditor from the Institute of Internal Auditors, USA. Mr. Chintaram is also a holder of an MBA with specialisation in Financial Management.
Ranjeeta DEERPAUL – Accountant
Mrs Deerpaul joined the SIT Group in May 2016 as Accountant. She is a Fellow Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK. Prior to joining the SIT Group, she spent 7 years at KPMG Mauritius where she gained valuable accounting and auditing experience in supervisory positions. She was in charge of various audits of large institutions in the banking, manufacturing and hotel sector. She subsequently moved to London where she worked in a firm of accountants for 2 years. In 2011, she returned to Mauritius and joined Extell Investments Limited (a member of South African based Bravura Group) where she worked for 5 years as Finance Manager. Mrs Deerpaul has been acting as Officer in Charge for the SIT Group as from 10th June 2022 up to 07th December 2022.
Arshad SOODHUN - Acting Head of Operations
Mr Soodhun joined SIT Leisure Limited in August 2018 as F&B Officer and was responsible for the Food & Beverage Department of Splash N Fun Leisure Park. He has temporarily occupied the post of Acting Deputy Head of Operations and since December 2021, he is serving as Acting Head of Operations. Before Joining the SITL, he had 15 years working experience in the hospitality sector as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager, Banquet Manager and Events & Conference Manager. Mr Soodhun is a holder of a BA (Hons) from the Middlesex University, London (UK) and a diploma in Hospitality & Hotel Management.
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