Our Leadership

Reinvigorating our Leadership Style

Building the Road to Triumph

Phoenix Beverages Group's Board upholds the highest standards of governance and ethical conduct, aligned with Mauritius' Corporate Governance Code. We foster a culture of integrity, encouraging all stakeholders to embrace ethical excellence.

Board of Directors
Management Team

Arnaud LAGESSE

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

Appointed to the Board in 1998 and as Chairperson in 2017 Citizen and resident of Mauritius

Jan BOULLÉ

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

APPOINTED IN 2000. Citizen and resident of Mauritius

François DALAIS

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

APPOINTED IN 1992. Citizen and resident of Mauritius

Guillaume HUGNIN

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

APPOINTED IN 2009.Citizen and resident of Mauritius

Hugues LAGESSE

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

APPOINTED IN 2016. Citizen and resident of Mauritius

Thierry LAGESSE

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

APPOINTED IN 1998. Citizen and resident of Mauritius.

Umulinga KARANGWA

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

APPOINTED IN 2023. Non-Citizen and resident of Mauritius.

Christine MAROT

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

APPOINTED IN 2023. Citizen and resident of Mauritius.

Catherine MCILRAITH

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

APPOINTED IN 2022. Citizen and resident of Mauritius.

Patrick RIVALLAND

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

APPOINTED IN 2013. Citizen and resident of Mauritius.

Bernard THEYS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

APPOINTED IN 2013.Non-citizen and resident of Mauritius.

Frederic Dubois

Senior Manager Sales & Distribution

Frederic Dubois, born in 1979, Master's degree from ISEG Business School in France and an Executive...

Gerald Merle

Senior Manager Civil Engineering & Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Gérard Merle, born in 1968, has worked in the manufacturing sector for more than 21 years. Before jo...

Daniel Narayanen

Senior Manager Supply Chain

Daniel Narayanen, born in 1974, is a Fellow member of the Chartered Association of Certified Account...

Rama Narayya

Senior Manager Human Resources

Rama Narayya, born in 1967, holder of an Executive MBA with IAE Paris Sorbonne Business School has a...

Jean-Bruno Henriot

Senior Manager Brewery Operations

Jean-Bruno Henriot, born in 1976, joined the Brewery (ex-MBL) in 2001 as Trainee Brewer. He holds a...

Patrice Sheik Bajeet

Senior Manager Marketing

Patrice Sheik Bajeet, born in 1974, holds a BSc Management Degree from the University of Mauritius a...

Ghirish Gajeelee

Senior Manager - Technology & Transformation

Ghirish Gajeelee, born in 1982, holds a BSc in Software Engineering and a Masters in Business Admini...

Patrick RIVALLAND

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

APPOINTED IN 2013. Citizen and resident of Mauritius.

Bernard THEYS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

APPOINTED IN 2013.Non-citizen and resident of Mauritius.

Chairman’s Message

The year under review marked an important period of transformation for PhoenixBev. Building on the strength of its Mauritian base, the Group took significant steps towards its ambition of becoming a diversified regional beverage leader in the Indian Ocean.

While Mauritius remains at the heart of the Group, the acquisition of Seychelles Breweries Limited (SBL), announced last year and completed on July 1st 2025, has brought new markets, new capabilities and new challenges. The securing of the Coca-Cola bottling and distribution licence in Réunion Island represents a major strategic milestone that will significantly reshape the Group’s commercial and operational profile in the years ahead.

Most importantly, I thank our CEO, Bernard Theys, our COO/CFO, Patrick Rivalland, the wider management team, and all our colleagues across the Group for their dedication, professionalism and commitment throughout what has been a particularly demanding year.

As we look ahead, I am confident that the strength of our people across our markets, combined with the foundations we are putting in place, will position us well to deliver on our ambitions and create sustainable long-term value for all our stakeholders.

Arnaud Lagesse
Chairman
Phoenix Beverages Ltd

Read the full message in the Integrated Report 2026

CEO Report

2026 was an exceptional year for PhoenixBev. While the year ended 30 June 2026 was one of the most demanding in recent memory, it was also one of the most significant. The operating environment was marked by tax changes, inflationary pressures, capacity constraints, labour shortages and serious disruption in Réunion Island. At the same time, we made important progress in building the management architecture that will support our long-term growth across Mauritius, Seychelles and Réunion Island.

Our transformation into a regional beverage group depends above all on our people. The year placed considerable demands on our teams as they managed capacity constraints in Mauritius, integration in Seychelles and responded to significant operational challenges in Réunion Island. I thank them for their commitment, professionalism and drive.

The year ahead will be important for execution. The investments we have made in capacity, systems, people and regional structure are designed to strengthen PhoenixBev for the long term. Our ambition is to be recognised as the leading beverage group in the Indian Ocean, with a balanced portfolio of markets, stronger regional capabilities and a growing share of turnover generated outside Mauritius. We enter this next phase with confidence in our brands, our people and the strategic direction of the Group.

Bernard Theys
Chief Executive Officer
Phoenix Beverages Ltd

Read the full report in the Integrated Report 2026