At a Glance
- Women executives are reshaping banking, insurance, and finance leadership in Mauritius.
- Female founders drive innovation in tech, hospitality, and wellness industries.
- Policy and investment networks expand opportunities for women-led businesses nationwide.
Mauritius is quietly reshaping its business landscape, and women are increasingly at the forefront of this transformation.
From banking to luxury hospitality, insurance to technology-driven marketplaces, female leaders are driving growth, innovation, and inclusivity across the island’s economy.
Sangeetha Ramkelawon’s appointment as the first Mauritian woman to lead a local bank marks a milestone in finance, while entrepreneurs like Marie Behrens and Sameera Chattun Koyratty are leveraging digital platforms to scale wellness, tech, and lifestyle ventures.
Across sectors, leaders such as Nathalie Daynes, Pamela Bussier, and Nishi Kichenin are redefining standards in fiduciary services, insurance, and international tax.
Their collective influence signals a new era where female leadership is shaping Mauritius’ business future.
Sangeetha Ramkelawon — CEO & Executive Director, BCP Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
In January 2025, Sangeetha Ramkelawon became the first Mauritian woman to head a local bank. With more than 20 years in financial services, she has steered BCP Mauritius through strategic changes since its integration into Morocco’s Banque Centrale Populaire group.
Her focus on client-driven services and innovation underscores how women are helping redefine banking in the region.
Nathalie Daynes — CEO, MITCO Group
Daynes, who took the helm of MITCO in 2024, oversees fiduciary operations spanning Mauritius, Dubai, and Seychelles. Educated in Paris, she is guiding the firm through digital transformation and tighter regulatory demands, showing how leadership grounded in both local understanding and international exposure can push businesses forward.
Pamela Bussier — CEO, Jubilee Allianz Mauritius
Bussier became the first woman to lead an insurer in Mauritius in 2018. With more than three decades in finance and insurance, her approach emphasizes risk management and customer trust. Her role at the Insurers Association of Mauritius highlights her broader influence on industry standards.
Marie Behrens — Founder & CEO, Kipepeo
Behrens combines entrepreneurship with problem-solving. Having built beauty ventures abroad, she now runs Kipepeo, a digital marketplace connecting wellness professionals to clients. By helping more than 100 small operators grow, she is using technology to strengthen a fragmented sector.
Sheila Malloo — General Manager, LUX* Belle Mare
Malloo’s rise from receptionist to general manager at one of the island’s top luxury resorts is a rare story in hospitality. With more than two decades at LUX*Her appointment represents a shift in an industry long dominated by men.
Nishi Kichenin — CEO, JurisTax Ltd
Recognized as one of Africa’s most influential women in finance, Kichenin leads JurisTax, a firm navigating the complexities of international tax. Her position highlights how women are increasingly central in highly technical fields.
Aysha Tegally & Zulaika Sunthbocus — Founders, Future Females Invest & Spoon Consulting
Together, Tegally and Sunthbocus are building an ecosystem for women-led startups. Their women-focused angel investment network links entrepreneurs to funding and mentorship. Sunthbocus also runs Spoon Consulting, a tech advisory firm, showing how networks can accelerate women’s access to capital.
Sameera Chattun Koyratty — Entrepreneur & Mentor
Koyratty works across health products, restaurants, fitness, and IT. Beyond her ventures, she plays a leading role in Women in Tech Africa, encouraging other entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Her portfolio shows how women are diversifying into multiple industries.
Rehema Fatuma Koylash — Chairperson, National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC)
Koylash leads policy-linked initiatives supporting women entrepreneurs. From business-to-business trade events to training, her work ensures women in textiles, agribusiness, and wellness gain visibility and market access.
Jyoti Jeetun — Minister of Financial Services & Economic Development
A former entrepreneur and CEO, Jeetun entered government in 2024. With experience in both startups and large real estate groups, she now shapes national policy on finance, regulation, and inclusion—bringing a private-sector lens to public office.
