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Multi-cultural, multi-lingual, dedicated, diverse and experienced.
Andrew and William, long-time friends and business partners, were Joint Managing Directors of a Mauritian Trust Management Company. During their six-year tenure, it grew to be a formidable and well-respected brand, both on the island and internationally, with a staff complement of forty-five and over five hundred structures under management. In 2021 they resigned due to a sale to a Private Equity consortium. The overriding focus of the new owners was EBITDA, multiple increases of client fees and a dramatic drop in service standards.
In 2022 William and Andrew were approached by the owner of LC Abelheim to partner with him in the 15-year-old company. They both operate as joint Executive Directors of this well-established business. Due to the intimate relationship that they have forged with their private clients over +25 years, this partnership allows them to continue their counsel as Trustee and Director with existing clients, as well as the new clients attained through the partnership.
William du Toit
William is a member of the Chartered Fellow of the Institute for Securities & Investments (Ch MCSI) by way of a Private Client Investment Advice and Management Diploma and has an MBA Financial Services from the University of Sheffield Hallam. Born in Stellenbosch, William joined the SA Navy after school as part of his conscription where he qualified as a Junior Leader and Navy Diver. In 1990 he graduated with an International Diploma in Hotel Management and combined this with his Naval experience and love of sailing to manage a charter business in the BVI for 7 years.
He then relocated to Jersey and began his career in offshore banking with Midland-HSBC. He joined Standard Chartered Private Bank to focus on developing their Africa, Asia and Middle East business, where he rose to Executive Director. He then joined a Trust Company, having worked with the original partners as a bank and wealth manager for twelve years. After a short induction in their Guernsey and Malta offices, William relocated to Mauritius in January 2015 to build their new Trust & Management Company.
Andrew Fox
Andrew graduated with a B.Com and Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, Banking and Investment Management from the University of Natal.
He qualified as a Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 2003 and was made a Fellow in 2006. He left South Africa to join a small Guernsey trust business in 2001, became a Director in 2006 and Partner soon after.
Andrew helped grow the business in Guernsey and moved to Mauritius in 2015 to open the company’s very successful Mauritius office.
Daveena Pareemamun
With more than 15 years’ experience in the Financial Sector and a Master’s degree in Finance, Daveena brings both experience and expertise to her role as Managing Director.
Prior to joining L C Abelheim, Daveena was the Managing Director of a bespoke Management Company for two years. She has been working in the financial services industry for more than 15 years, rising from Trust Executive to Team Leader, to Operations Manager and then New Business Manager. Along the way, she managed a USD 100 million + fund. She has both a proven track record, and a breadth of experience and knowledge that make her the perfect leader for our Team.
Anjou Kamal Purmessur
Anjou Kamal Purmessur
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Anjou Kamal Purmessur
Head of Operations
Anjou has a BSc Honours in Economics from the University of Mauritius, and almost 20 years of experience of managing Companies and Trusts.
She worked as a Trust and Company Administrator for 3 of Mauritius’ best known Management Companies from 2006 to 2017, before moving into Compliance at another well-known MC. She was soon promoted to Team Leader and then Manager of the New Business Team. She moved across to LCA in 2023, where she will be heading up our New Business Team, and being the in-house guru for all industry knowledge!
Chris Erasmus
Chris Erasmus
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Chris Erasmus
Client Executive
Chris has an Honours degree in Economics and is a certified Trust and Estate Practitioner, holding a TEP designation granted by STEP. Outside of his financial and parental pursuits, he manages to play cricket at a National level – which is just another example of his passion for excellence.
He started his work career as a senior legacy consultant in Johannesburg before moving to Mauritius and becoming a Business Development Manager with the Temple Group. He then joined Heritage Fiduciary Services as a Client Executive, and moved with the team to LC Abelheim, where he brings his wealth of experience to specialise in offshore private wealth management.
James Rambo
James Rambo
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James Rambo
Client Executive
James has always had a strong interest in the finance sector and the macro economy, which he now enjoys discussing with clients. James did his BComm Honours in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management, and is a certified CFA, with a Diploma in International Trust Management.
He started at a private equity firm in Johannesburg learning about risk, and then became an analyst at Citi Bank to investigate the global implications of Brexit. He immigrated to Mauritius in 2018 and joined Oak Management as a Client Executive, moving to Heritage Fiduciary Services in 2021, and then to LCA in 2023. His analytical skills and understanding of investments and risk ensure his clients are always well informed.
When he isn’t at work, or on the water – he plays cricket for Mauritius’ National Team!
Michael Salgado
Michael Salgado
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Michael Salgado
Client Executive
Michael is well versed in financial principles with strong problem-solving abilities. He has excellent communication and people skills and is an able trainer and collaborator. Michael has a BBusSc in Accounting and Finance from UCT, and a STEP Diploma in International Trust Management (receiving an Excellence Award for the highest score globally in Company Law and Practice).
He started his career in business development and sustainable strategy, before moving to the USA in 2018 and joining the marketing team for a luxury watch company. He then immigrated to Mauritius in 2021 and joined Heritage Fiduciary Services as a Client Service Administrator, before being promoted to Client Executive at LCA in 2023.
Shamreenbhai Adam Essack
Shamreenbhai Adam Essack
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Shamreenbhai Adam Essack
Administration Manager
Shamreen is an experienced Client Services Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. She is skilled in Corporate Secretarial, Customer Service and Compliance/Risk Management; and has a sound knowledge and understanding of the legal framework of the financial services industry. She has an LLB from the University of Mauritius, is an Associate with the Governance Institute ICSA UK, and holds a Diploma in International Trust Management from STEP.
Shamreen started out, more than 15 years ago, as an Assistant Unit Leader at BA Corporate Services Ltd, and then became a Contract Specialist in the Legal Department at Accenture; before moving to MATCO as a Corporate and Trust Administrator. She rapidly progressed within the organisation and took more senior roles before spending the last 7 years as their Senior Client Services Manager and Company Secretary.
Nousrine Soobhany
Nousrine Soobhany
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Nousrine Soobhany
Senior Administrator
Nousrine is a focused and dedicated member of two teams – Finance and Admin. She has a BSc in Accounting and is currently studying towards her ACCA accreditation.
She did two work placements whilst at University, learning about accounting and auditing, and then joined one of those firms as an Auditor in 2011. In 2013 she was headhunted by LCA to work as a Fund Administrator and Accountant. She has now moved into the Administration Team to ensure customers get what they need, when they need it.
Niven Ganapathee
Niven Ganapathee
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Niven Ganapathee
Company & Trust Administrator
Niven is an IT professional with 10 years of experience across a diversity of industries, from IT to the Financial sector, which will serve him well in his new role.
He has a BSc Hons in Computer Science and spends his spare time coaching youth football in academies.
Before his coaching, he spent years volunteering at an international youth-run NGO providing young people with leadership development, cross-cultural internships, and global volunteer exchange experiences.
Rachel Didié
Rachel Didié
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Rachel Didié
Administration Support
Rachel has many years of experience and an excellent attitude towards growth and success. She worked her way up from data entry to accounts clerk, to an administrative clerk at a bank. She spent 5 years as an Accounts Clerk at one of Mauritius’ largest production and distribution companies; and then another 5 years as a Customer Service Representative at one of the largest insurance companies in the country.
She has found her new home at LCA, where her diverse experience and skill-set will be an asset to our Administration Team.
Jessica Sanmukhiya
Jessica Sanmukhiya
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Jessica Sanmukhiya
Administration Support
Jessica has a BSc (Hons) in Management from the University of Mauritius. Her varied experience since leaving university has given her a broad range of skills which LC Abelheim will put to good use in our Administration Department. Jessica is highly organised, has an excellent eye for detail and is systems-oriented.
Kentish Pareemamun
Kentish Pareemamun
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Kentish Pareemamun
Administration Support
Kentish brings an enthusiasm to learn and great sense of humour to his internship at LCA. We are his first outing into the world of finance, and we look forward to equipping him with all the tools he needs to study further and progress in this field.
Ridge Kotadoo
Ridge Kotadoo
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Ridge Kotadoo
Compliance Officer / MLRO
Ridge obtained his BSc (Hons) in Finance from the University of Mauritius in 2016 and was also admitted as a STEP Affiliate in 2021. Ridge has spent his career in the Mauritian global business sector which started in 2015 when he joined Mauri Experta Ltd, a licensed management company, starting off as a junior corporate and trust administrator and moving up the ranks before leaving as the team leader of their new business department in 2022.
He then moved to Heritage Fiduciary Services Ltd, another licensed management company, as their compliance administrator before making the jump over to LCA in 2023 where he currently holds the position of compliance officer and MLRO. His understanding of the Mauritian and global financial services industry, risk management and years of hands-on industry experience make him an invaluable member of our team.
Sanja Sithanen
Sanja Sithanen
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Sanja Sithanen
Compliance Officer / DMLRO
Sanja is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Accountants (FCCA) and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS). She also holds a BCom in Economics and Finance from the University of Mebourne, Australia.
She has over 10 years of experience in the global business sector and her main areas of expertise are compliance and regulatory, accounting and taxation.
Candice Anderson
Candice Anderson
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Candice Anderson
Compliance Assistant & Review Officer
Candice obtained her LLB from the University of Pretoria in 2017 and was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa. She started off as a candidate attorney in 2018 and quickly moved on to associate, before a sense of adventure brought her to the shores of Mauritius, where she joined the Mauritian global business landscape in 2022 as a review officer. She has rapidly worked her way up in this new industry and has joined LCA as a compliance assistant in 2023, where her diligent and detailed nature will ensure all compliance with all applicable rules and regulations governing this sector.
Her critical thinking, research skills and legal expertise make her a valued addition to our team.
Paula Chaplin
Paula Chaplin
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Paula Chaplin
Compliance Assistant & Review Officer
Paula parlayed her degree in English, Philosophy and Drama into a very varied career.
She has worked in the UK, East Africa, all across Southern Africa and is now building a life in Mauritius. With a CV spanning multiple decades, industries and continents, she brings to our Compliance Team an ability to distil, organise and disseminate information, along with a rigorous mind and a good understanding of how things work. Her belief in the necessity for sustainable solutions and practices informs all of the work she does, as does her yen for more efficient systems and better analysis.
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Sharvesh Hauroo
Sharvesh Hauroo
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Sharvesh Hauroo
Senior Client Accountant
Sharvesh is working towards his ACCA, and has more than 14 years experience in Accounts.
He spent his first 6 years working for the company at which he trained. He then moved to the Jade Group where he was quickly promoted from Account Executive to Senior Accountant. He spent almost 10 years at Jade, and was responsible for a portfolio of more than 30 companies.
Sharvesh’s loyalty and worth ethic will be invaluable to our growing team.
Soumedha Sookun
Soumedha Sookun
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Soumedha Sookun
Senior Client Accountant
Soumedha will complete her Masters in Accounting and Finance in October through Wales University. She holds a Diploma in Management Studies from Greenwich and is working towards her ACCA.
Soumedha started her career in the UK, and moved back to her homeland in 2010 as an Accounts Payable Officer. She became a team leader at Accenture and then Accountant at Andetta, where she worked for the past 10 years. She speaks English, French, Hindi and Creole, and will be an invaluable asset to LC Abelheim.
Divya Gya-Auchoybur
Divya Gya-Auchoybur
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Divya Gya-Auchoybur
Client Accountant
Divya is an enthusiastic and dynamic individual; well organised, adaptable, willing to learn and self-motivated.
Divya has an MSc in Finance and is working towards her ACCA. She has been a Client Accountant with LC Abelheim since 2014, and before that was an Administrator and Accounting Officer with Abax. Divya is adaptable and always eager to learn and, as a mother, understands the importance of time management and organisation.
She is well travelled and is fluent in English, French and Hindi.
Stacy Corneille
Stacy Corneille
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Stacy Corneille
Junior Client Accountant
Stacy is working towards her ACCA, and spent 4 years in the Accounts department of a well-known Mauritian Management Company. She is detail-oriented and process-driven – two skills which will serve LC Abelheim extremely well as it steps into a new era of growth and prosperity.
Cedric Armoogum
Cedric Armoogum
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Junior Accountant
Cedric has a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Middlesex University. His confidence, enthusiasm and recent experience will make him invaluable to our robust and diligent Accounts team.
Joanna Hume
Joanna Hume
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Joanna Hume
Company & Trust Administrator & Review Officer
Jo is a conscientious administrator with more than 30 years of experience and meticulous attention to detail.
She started as a Personal Assistant to the MD of a Zimbabwean Destination Management Company in 1989, before moving to South Africa to manage events for a well-known private boys’ school in Johannesburg. She moved schools with her sons and in 2012 became personal assistant to two executive manages at one of South Africa’s best schools (voted Africa’s Top School in 2021). She moved to Cape Town in 2018 and joined a highly sought-after prep school as their Admissions Officer. Life took her to Ireland next where she worked as a PA, and now to Mauritius – where the functioning of LCA’s growing office is in very experienced and efficient hands!
Vanessa Ragaven
Vanessa Ragaven
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Vanessa Ragaven
Office Assistant
Vanessa is the embodiment of the word “yes”. Nothing is too much trouble – and there is nothing she is not willing to learn in order to assist the people around her, and further her own skillset. She and the amazing office coffee machine are what make the long days and hard work possible!
