15 January 2025, Ebene: The Board of Directors of BCP Bank (Mauritius), a subsidiary of the Pan-African banking group, Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP), has approved the appointment of Mrs. Sangeetha Ramkelawon as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. She succeeds Mr. Abdelwafi Atif, who has been appointed to lead another subsidiary of the Group.
“The appointment of Mrs. Sangeetha Ramkelawon is in line with our strategy focused on innovation, performance, and sustained growth. BCP Bank (Mauritius) has recorded strong financial results in recent years. This appointment marks a key milestone in further strengthening our momentum in a rapidly evolving banking environment,” said Mr. Kamal Mokdad, Chief Executive Officer of BCP and International.
With over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, Mrs. Ramkelawon brings strategic and operational expertise developed through senior-level responsibilities across international banking groups and a strategic vision through her international exposure in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Since 2018, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of BCP Bank (Mauritius), she has contributed to strengthening the bank’s positioning while stimulating its growth with an international dimension.
Having joined the institution in 2016 as Directeur des Grands Comptes (Corporate and Institutional Banking), Mrs. Ramkelawon played a key role in the major milestones of the bank’s transformation, particularly during its acquisition by Groupe BCP. Her journey has been marked by her leadership and involvement in developing cross-border activities.
Mrs. Ramkelawon is also a member of the Board of Directors of Mauritius Finance, where she served as Vice President in 2023. She is also an Alternate Director at the Mauritius Bankers Association.
“Our goal is to reinforce our position as a key player in the Mauritian banking landscape while innovating to meet our clients’ expectations. We will build on the solid foundations already established, particularly in trade finance and cross-border activities, to sustainably support the region’s economic growth and address future challenges,” stated Mrs. Sangeetha Ramkelawon, Chief Executive Officer.
This appointment reflects the ambition of BCP Bank (Mauritius) to strengthen its presence as a leading bank in the region, in line with the strategic objectives of Groupe BCP.
