Ebene, Monday, May 4: CIEL Group has announced a transition within its financial leadership where the Group Finance Director, Jérôme de Chasteauneuf, who has been a key architect of the Group’s financial foundations for over three decades, will retire on June 30, 2026. Issam Sarkis, who joined CIEL, effective May 1, 2026, as Group Chief Finance Officer, with a transition period planned over May and June to help ensure continuity.
A Legacy of Financial Leadership: Jérôme de Chasteauneuf
Jérôme De Chasteauneuf joined CIEL in 1993 and has since played a defining role in the Group’s financial history. Over the years, he has guided the organisation through some of its most consequential milestones: strategic IPOs, cross-border expansions, complex M&A transactions, and wide-reaching corporate restructuring. As a pioneer of intricate financial re-engineering strategies, he has been instrumental in accompanying CIEL’s evolution into the diversified, publicly listed Group it is today.
“It has been a privilege to contribute to CIEL’s growth over more than three decades. I have had the chance to take part in defining moments alongside exceptional teams and leaders. I leave with the conviction that CIEL is well positioned for the future, with strong foundations and an ambition that matches its potential,” said the Group Finance Director, CIEL Limited Jérôme De Chasteauneuf.
Appointment of Issam Sarkis
CIEL Group is pleased to welcome Issam Sarkis as its incoming Group Chief Finance Officer. A seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of international experience, Issam brings a rare combination of strategic depth, operational expertise, and multicultural leadership to the role.
Commenting on his appointment, Issam Sarkis said: “It’s a privilege to be joining CIEL Group, an institution deeply rooted in the Mauritian heritage, with a diversified reach across sectors and geographies. Its strong foundations, ambitious vision, and deeply held values made CIEL a natural choice for this new chapter in my career. I look forward to building on Jérôme’s remarkable legacy and to partnering with the Group’s outstanding teams to deliver sustainable value to all our stakeholders.”
The transition between Jérôme De Chasteauneuf and Issam Sarkis will take place over May and June 2026 to ensure a smooth handover for all stakeholders.
“On behalf of the Board and the entire CIEL team, I wish to express our profound gratitude to Jérôme for his exceptional contribution to the Group over more than three decades. His expertise, leadership, and dedication have left a lasting and meaningful legacy at CIEL. We wish him a well-deserved and fulfilling retirement. We are equally pleased to welcome Issam, whose extensive experience, including leading international expansions, will be instrumental as we enter the next phase of the Group’s growth,” commented the Group Chief Executive, CIEL Limited, Guillaume Dalais.
