NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Communications, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist
Debesh Beedasy joined the NPCC in 2017 and is involved in the formulation, planning and implementation of the NPCC's communications, public relations and marketing strategy. Besides, he is also engaged in sensitisation and advocacy campaigns across different channels to help the NPCC achieve increasing visibility and building sustainable relationships with all stakeholders. As a former business journalist, he has worked for local and foreign media organisations with postings in India and Sri Lanka. He holds a Master of Arts in Marketing and Innovation, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Marketing Strategy, a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Diploma in Human Resource Management. He also holds a Diploma in Development Journalism and is an alumni of the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Job Titles:
- Lead Innovation, Advocacy and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Vimi Goorah joined the NPCC in 2003. She is engaged in driving the creation and introduction of innovative solutions, particularly ICT solutions for NPCC's clients to enhance productivity and competitiveness. The position's core role is to develop innovative solutions that deliver measurabe client value. She oversees the development of solutions for clients by constantly monitoring and drawing on advances in innovation, data collection, analytics and technology to deliver the best available solutions to NPCC's clients. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) and Master of Science - Engineering Project Management as well as Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering and a Diploma in Computer Science.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Council
- Director of the Industry Sector at the Economic Development Board
Geerish Bucktowonsing is the Director of the Industry sector at the Economic Development Board. His expertise lies in Strategic Management & International Marketing, having served for more that 20 years in key management positions with reputable national and international organisations. He has been instrumental in positioning products ‘Made with Care' from Mauritius in a number of important markets, in Europe, USA and Africa. His continuous, consistent and credible engagement is known to stakeholders of the industry and his expert guidance is regularly sought.
Mr. Bucktowonsing has served as Regional Focal Point for East Africa at GEF-NGO network (USA) and was an active Board Director at the National CSR Foundation and the National Empowerment Foundation of Mauritius. He also served as the Chairperson of the Mauritius Council of Social Services (MACOSS) from 2013 to 2017. He believes in the spirit of Live to Serve, to develop a more just, fair and sustainable society. An avid Social Activist but also a dedicated partner in the socio-economic development of the Mauritian Society, he believes that considering the new challenges that the world is facing following the advent of Covid 19, Mauritius must craft a new development path and find a new equilibrium to keep on shining brightly as the Star and Key of the Region.
Hemlata Ramsohok Jomadar joined the NPCC in 2005. She is engaged in the design and implementation of research and knowledge management programmes relating to productivity and competitiveness, including identification of research partners. Besides, she also undertakes continuous data collection and review of the economic and developmental environment at national, regional and international level. She holds a BA Sociology, Psychology and Economics as well as an MSc Applied Economics with specialization in Economic policy and Development. She was formerly the Gender Focal Point at UNDP and Organising Officer at the Ministry of Gender. She was awarded the Mandela Washington Fellowship 2015, the International Centre for Human Development Fellowship (2014) and the ICCR Scholarship by the Indian Government
Jaikishen Pem joined the NPCC in 2002. He is involved in providing financial, administrative and operational support to the NPCC in view of ensuring effective delivery of services. He is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Council. His role encompasses the budgeting exercise of the NPCC as well as developing external relationships with stakeholders and working closely with all units regarding budget allocation and financial controls. Jaikishen Pem is an affiliate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).
Job Titles:
- Council Member
- Member of the Council
Mr. Giandev Seewootoholl was appointed Council member in July 2020. He holds a "Diplome Universitaire Supérieur de Technologie (Maintenance et Automatisme Industriel)" from the University of Limoges and the Technical Management Trust Fund. Mr. Seewootoholl is active in social work as the Vice President of SOS Mother, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). As Council member, Mr. Seewootoholl represents the interest of industry associations and consumer organisations.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Council
- Member Representing the Interests of the Federations of Trade Unions
Mr. Jugduth (Vinod) Seegum is the negotiator of the Government Teachers' Union (GTU), the largest union in the Mauritian education sector. He is also President of the All Civil Service Employees and other unions Federation (ACSEF) and the Confederation of General Trade Unions (CGTU). Mr. Seegum is also an elected Board Member of the Canada-based Comité Syndical Francophone de l'Education et de la Formation (CSFEF), representing six countries of East Africa.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Council
- Vice - Chairman of the Council
Mr. Sameer Chitbahal was appointed the Vice Chairperson of the Council in July 2020 and the Chairperson of the Finance and Audit Committee. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants with more than 18 years' experience in finance. Mr. Chitbahal started his career in the Big Four prior to moving to a private company where he is currently leading the finance department. He has wide experience in areas including leasing, food and agriculture as well as Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism.
Mr. Sujoy Busgeeth was appointed Chairperson of the NPCC in July 2020. He completed his LLB Honours at the University of Wolverhampton, UK, in 2005. He obtained his MBA from the University of Gloucestershire and holds a diploma in health education from the Institute of Health Care Administration in Chennai, India. Mr. Busgeeth has 15 years' experience in the legal field. He also has wide experience in the public sector including the Department of Civil Aviation, the Ministry of Housing and Lands and the Registrar General's Department. From 2010 to 2014, he was advisor to the Attorney General. Presently, he is an Assessor to the Environment and Land Use Appeal Tribunal.
Job Titles:
- Head Business Development and Consultancy
Françoise Marechal-Charlotte joined the NPCC in 2001. She is involved in the development and implementation of business development and consultancy strategies and activities of the NPCC. Her role also encompasses the formulation and elaboration of strategies for the effective implementation and monitoring of projects and servicing high level committees. Her areas of expertise include business growth facilitation in both public and private organisations as well the conception, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Productivity Improvement Programmes for SMEs and large corporates as well as public organisations. Françoise Marechal Charlotte holds a Master of Business Administration with specialisation in Human Resource Management, a Licence des Lettres Modernes and a Diploma in Communication studies.
Job Titles:
- Coordinator
- Member of the Council
Mrs. Annmaide François is the Coordinator and Ag. Head of the Human Resource Development Centre Commission for Training in Rodrigues.
Mrs. Deveena Boygah joined the NPCC on 21 July 2023 as Executive Director. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with specialisation in International Trade from the University of Pune, India as well as an MBA with specialisation in Marketing from the University of Technology, Mauritius. She also holds a Diploma in Business Administration from the Association of Business Executives (ABE) and an Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (Honours) from the Aptech Computer Centre, India. She has 23 years of experience in marketing and business consultancy.
Mrs. Boygah has had a long career as an entrepreneur and senior cadre of a number of private companies. She was a Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) from 2014 to 2019, member of the Commonwealth Parliamentarian Association (CPA-AFRICA), regional representative of East Africa in the Commonwealth Parliamentarian Association (CWP-AFRICA) as well as member of the Gender Caucus and the Select Committee in the National Assembly.
Besides she was also the Vice-Chairperson of the Human and Social Development Programme in the SADC Parliamentary Forum. Prior to joining the NPCC, she held the post of General Manager at the Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB) and was a member of the Mauritas Advisory Council. Mrs. Boygah is a recognised Auditor for Sustainable Tourism for the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), USA.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Council
- Member Representing the Interest of the Employers
Mrs. Madhavi Ramdin-Clark, holds a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages and Business Studies from the University of Stirling in Scotland and a professional qualification in Overseas Trade from the Institute of Export in London. Mrs Ramdin-Clark has built professional experience in management, marketing, strategy analysis, business development, sales, and public relations, having worked in various economic sectors and international organisations in Spain, Austria, Scotland and Mauritius.
Shalini Mathaven joined the NPCC in 2001. Her role focuses on designing, developing, reviewing, planning and coordinating all activities pertaining to the Productivity and Competitiveness Learning Centre. She has also implemented in-plant productivity improvement workshops in public institutions and enterprises, carried out enterprise assessments (capability and economic productivity assessments) and worked out industry reports with the NPCC team. She holds a Master of science in Banking and Finance as well as a Degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering and a Diploma in Computer Science. She is also a Certified Professional in Training Management.
Thierry Marechal joined the NPCC in 2005. He is involved in the elaboration of innovative solutions, particularly Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions for the NPCC's stakeholders to enhance productivity and competitiveness. He is also involved in training activities and visual designs for NPCC projects. His role encompasses the design, delivery and coordination of training on innovation, productivity, competitiveness and quality related issues as well as soft skills training through the Innovation, Advocacy and Entrepreneurship unit. He holds a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Brand Advertising and a Diploma in Visual and Marketing Communications. He is also trained in the application of innovation and design thinking in practice.