ABOUT US

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. Jagdish Capoor

Non-Executive Chairman

Mr. Capoor who retired as the Deputy Governor of RBI in 2001, was Chairman of HDFC Bank from 2001 to 2010. He is currently on the Board of The Indian Hotels Company Ltd.(a Tata enterprise), LIC Pension Fund Ltd, Asset Care and Reconstruction Enterprise Ltd, Quantum Trustee Company Pvt Ltd, amongst others.

Mr. Sanjiv Singhal

Vice Chairman

Mr. Singhal has vast experience in the banking sector since 1994 through his association with Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank Since 2008. Mr. Singhal is the founder and director of the Bank and has been the Advisor for BanyanTree Growth Capital, which has total AUM of USD 250 million. He holds an MBA from Wharton Business School and MA from University of Essex.

Mr. Henri Harel

Shareholder Director

Mr Harel (ACIS) has worked at reputed firms in Mauritius and abroad amongst which De Ravel, Boulle, Saad & Wyman (Chartered Accountants). Toyota S.A. Manufacturing and Amalgamated Beverages Industries Ltd (Coca-Cola). Upon his return in Mauritius in 1991, he worked for Société de Gérance de Mon Loisir as financial controller. Mr. Harel is at present Terra's Group Chief Finance Officer.

Ms. Gail Johnson-Goring

Attorney-at-Law
Director – Regulatory and Compliance Services

Experienced corporate lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in legal, regulatory and compliance services spanning across the Caribbean, Cayman Islands and United Arab Emirates.

Formerly, Senior Legal Counsel for the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority for 8 years as primary litigator for regulatory insolvency proceedings and as lead legal for policy and regulatory oversight of Banking, Funds and Investments & Securities Divisions.

Formerly, Head of Regulations and Operations for Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (RAKICC, UAE) instrumental in the merger of RAK Investment Authority IBC-Offshore & RAK Free Zone Offshore registries.

Formerly Senior International Counsel and Prosecutor in Financial Crimes, Criminal Asset Forfeitures and Confiscations and Mutual Legal Assistance and Cooperation with International Standard Setters and Regulators as primary liaison to the UK Commonwealth Secretariat Contact Network.

A Professional with a unique combination of skills and strong knowledge of international business companies’ regulatory frameworks, financial services (including Fintech) and financial products, as well as specialized expertise as a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and FATF trained Legal expert examiner. Also certified in FATCA & CRS reporting and recently obtained Fintech Certification at Oxford University/Said Business School, UK.

Mr. Robert Green

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Mr. Green has 40 years of experience in international banking with extensive knowledge in risk management and governance. He held several positions at Standard Chartered as Head of the bank's credit review function, Head of Internal Audit for the corporate banking function, Head of Credit Policy, Regional Risk Officer for India and South Asia, Senior Regional Credit Officer for South and South East Asia, and Chief Risk Officer Private Bank and Wealth Management, retiring in 2012. Mr Green is a graduate of Cambridge University.

SHAREHOLDERS

RELATIONSHIP MANAGERS

At BanyanTree Bank customers are at core of our offering and we believe that you, the customer, deserves the very best. As such, you can expect excellence in everything that we offer. This commitment to excellence is underpinned by a team of relationship managers drawn from seven nationalities with an array of international experience, knowledge and resources.

Our team is composed of handpicked relationship managers, many of whom are accredited beyond industry standards. At BanyanTree the relationship manager has a sole objective: to deliver the bespoke service you rightly deserve, in a responsive manner and drawing from an array of global solutions.

Your relationship manager is always at hand and will work with other BanyanTree specialists to translate your ambitions into action.

MAURITIUS
Sharmila Harel

Groupe Clients Prives

Sharmila Harel, has over 20 years' experience in the financial and banking field. Having lived and breathed banking for a lifetime has integrated in Sharmila a great sense of honesty, integrity and values which are great assets in developing Trust amongst all stakeholders.
Being part of the Leadership Team of BanyanTree Bank, Sharmila excels in managing her portfolio, expanding the clientele by introducing her network to us and also participates in the management of the bank. In addition, she has a proactive role in business development as well as strategizing with the Executive team and the different Stakeholders in an aim to expand our market share locally and on an International level.
Farhana Kathrada
My name is Farhana Kathrada. I am very passionate about Banking and Finance. I started my career in South Africa in 1992 where I held various positions in different organizations before moving back to Mauritius in 1997. By now I have over 20 years' experience in across a number of Economic Sectors including Retail Banking, Private Banking, International Banking and Wealth Management.
As a Private Banker with expertise in an array of financial products I assist ultra – high net worth clients from different parts of the world.
I believe the customer is the single most valuable asset an organization can have, and I am driven by the unrelenting pursuit of customer satisfaction, ideals and user experience.
Rajiv Ramcharitar
In the past 13 years of working as a banker, I have developed and nurtured the willingness and ability to connect, reach out and substantiate relationships with customers and the Business Community.
Today, the Banking sector continues to experience changes but at Banyan Tree, we have been trained and coached to genuinely build your trust placed in us. We stretch ourselves in order to make the difference in the presence of various banks in Mauritius.
It is an honour to be part of a dedicated selected team with years of experience and professionalism in Banking.
Please go ahead, contact us and allow us to serve you!
Janita Deerpaul
Ms. Janita Deerpaul has over 8 years of working experience of which 4 years in the financial services sector. Ms. Janita Deerpaul joined BanyanTree Bank Ltd in 2015. Customer Relationship is one of her main strength which was acquired during her last stint in the hospitality industry. As well as being customer focused, she has extended her skills and qualifications to cater to the international clients; mainly focusing on Middle East sector.
The international exposure and her knowledge of the corporate sector brings a different dimension to how she deals with client requirements. Instead of remaining with problems, she will assist you in finding the best financial solution.
LONDON
Abhineet
Abhineet has 25 years' work experience. Having worked across India and UK, at HSBC, Bank of Singapore and Credit Suisse, he is a seasoned Private Banker. He heads the UK business of BanyanTree Wealth. He enjoys helping clients achieve their financial goals. A keen sportsman and cricket lover, he can be found on the cricket pitch if not on the cross trainer. He loves travelling and watching Bollywood movies. An ex-military man, with hard-working ethos and sense of humour.
Michael Abebe
Michael is a successful Relationship Manager, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria in particular. He spent the last 15 years working in the Oil & Gas sector and Private Banking, for firms including Glencore, Arcadia, ACPI Investment Managers and Banque Havilland. Michael's network has opened doors towards fostering new individual and institutional relationships within the African high net worth market. Michael has a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nottingham in Economics. He is keen sports fanatic with a passion for Formula 1 racing in particular. He enjoys fine dining, travelling the world and playing the guitar.