Ebene, 13 January 2025 – Intercontinental Trust Limited (ITL), a major player in the financial services sector, announces the appointment of Varounen Goinden as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective 1 January 2025.
Holder of an MBA from IAE Paris Sorbonne Business School and from Université Paris Dauphine and Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), Varounen Goinden brings extensive expertise in the international financial services sector. His professional career is marked by strategic positions, notably as Director of Operations of Management Companies and Head of Business Development for Mauritius, India and Africa.
“I am honoured to take on these new responsibilities at ITL. My goal is to strengthen our operational excellence through technological innovation and process optimisation. Having worked closely with our teams for nearly two years, I am determined to continue our growth trajectory whilst maintaining the highest standards of service quality. Our objective is to continue offering tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clientele,” states Varounen Goinden.
Ben Lim, Chief Executive Officer, highlights the strategic importance of this appointment: “In an ever-evolving financial environment, Varounen Goinden’s appointment as COO strengthens our ability to anticipate and respond to industry challenges. His extensive expertise and strategic vision will be major assets in supporting our growth and maintaining our leading market position.”
This strategic appointment comes amid continuous development for ITL, which maintains its commitment to excellence and innovation in financial services.
Licensed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Intercontinental Trust Limited has been a leading Management Company in financial services since 1999. With over 200 professionals spread across Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Dubai and Singapore, ITL provides corporate, fiduciary and fund administration services to local and international clients, including leading financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals.
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