Chairman and Commissioners
Commissioners, headed by a Chairman, together constitute ‘The Competition Commission’ as established by the Competition Act 2007. The Commissioners, meeting together, act as the strategic decision-making body for the Competition Commission as an institution. They also make the decisions on all investigations of restrictive practices under the Act, conducting hearings with the parties concerned and, where necessary, imposing directions or agreeing undertakings.
The Act provides for up to five Commissioners to be appointed. The position of full-time Chairman is presently vacant, but the Commission can exercise all of its legal powers and fulfill its duties with four members, under the acting chairmanship of the Vice-Chairman.
The Act provides for up to five Commissioners to be appointed. The position of full-time Chairman is presently vacant, but the Commission can exercise all of its legal powers and fulfill its duties with four members, under the acting chairmanship of the Vice-Chairman.
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Rajiv Servansingh - Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman of the Commission
The Vice-Chairman of the Competition Commission presides over meetings of the Commission in the absence of the Chairman.
Mr. Rajiv Servansingh is presently the Regional Director of Board of Investments of Mauritius based in Mumbai. The Board of Investment is the apex agency of the Republic of Mauritius to promote and facilitate foreign direct investment in Mauritius.
Mr. Servansingh was previously Deputy Secretary General of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry where he participated in the formulation of trade and development strategy for the private sector. Mr. Servansingh was also a member of several Boards including Rosebelle Sugar Estate, Mauritius Industrial Development Authority as well as member of the council of the University of Mauritius
Mr. Servansingh was previously Deputy Secretary General of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry where he participated in the formulation of trade and development strategy for the private sector. Mr. Servansingh was also a member of several Boards including Rosebelle Sugar Estate, Mauritius Industrial Development Authority as well as member of the council of the University of Mauritius
Mohamed Reshad Sadool - Commissioner
M. Reshad Sadool is a chartered certified accountant and a licensed auditor. He started his career as accountant in industry and after a few years moved in public practice working for one of the big four accountancy firms. During this period he acquired experience in the audit, consulting and taxation of listed companies, multinational companies having subsidiaries in Mauritius and various other large entities.
He then set up his own accountancy firm which is part of an international accounting network. During his 10 years as a managing partner of his firm he has been specializing in consultancy for medium size companies. His
He then set up his own accountancy firm which is part of an international accounting network. During his 10 years as a managing partner of his firm he has been specializing in consultancy for medium size companies. His
various assignments include providing strategic advice, undertaking tax planning, fraud investigation, implementation of internal control systems, undertaking share valuations and advising on mergers, acquisitions and disposals.
He also works for clients operating in the region such as Madagascar and Comoro Islands.
He also works for clients operating in the region such as Madagascar and Comoro Islands.
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Selvam Poonoosamy - Commissioner
Following degrees in geography and sociology/social work, Selvam Poonoosamy worked briefly as a teacher before moving into HR in the private sector, beginning a career in senior HR management in the private and public sectors. She worked as Personnel/Human Resource Manager for Litronix (Mauritius), a US electronics company employing 1800 people in the Export Processing Zone in Mauritius. She has subsequently worked in senior HR positions for a variety of the leading companies in Mauritius, including Bonair, Courts and Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile, and also managed the HR function in the Industrial and Vocational Training Board. In 2002 she become Productivity/HR executive for Food and Allied Group, then in 2006 became General Manager of Food and Allied Group Societe MADCO Formation, a company responsible for learning and development across the Allied Group of companies.
Rodney Rama - Commissioner
Having gained his LLB (Law) from the London School of Economics in 1990, Rodney Rama went on to qualify as a Barrister and was accordingly Called to the Bar in 1991. A brief spell as a Project Co-ordinator followed before he decided to leave the UK and take up private practice in Mauritius. He was Called to the Mauritian Bar in April 1994 and went up to set up his own Chambers before returning to the UK in 1998.
Thereafter, ensued a stint working for London Underground Ltd fulfilling various roles in the Operations department. Two years within the Prosecutions’ Department of the organisation, was followed by a lengthier spell as a Manager within the Learning and Development Department, which lasted some four years. Prior to
Thereafter, ensued a stint working for London Underground Ltd fulfilling various roles in the Operations department. Two years within the Prosecutions’ Department of the organisation, was followed by a lengthier spell as a Manager within the Learning and Development Department, which lasted some four years. Prior to
leaving London Underground, he was appointed to a role wherein he oversaw the transition of the L&D Administrative function to the newly operational Transport for London, including both the physical move as well as the upgrading of staff skills and knowledge.
After returning to Mauritius in 2005, Rodney Rama recommenced his private practice as a barrister to the present day. During this time he has been appointed as a member of the Dental Council of Mauritius and the Mental Health Commission.
After returning to Mauritius in 2005, Rodney Rama recommenced his private practice as a barrister to the present day. During this time he has been appointed as a member of the Dental Council of Mauritius and the Mental Health Commission.
From 1976 - 1982 Mr. Servansingh was an elected member of parliament in Mauritius.
Mr. Servansingh had a long career in the private sector including posts as Managing Director of several companies engaged in manufacturing and exports of garments. From 1992- 1996 he was the General Manager of SIC Management Services Ltd.
Mr. Servansingh contributes regularly to the debate on National Economic Development through articles in the press.
Mr. Servansingh had a long career in the private sector including posts as Managing Director of several companies engaged in manufacturing and exports of garments. From 1992- 1996 he was the General Manager of SIC Management Services Ltd.
Mr. Servansingh contributes regularly to the debate on National Economic Development through articles in the press.
She has acted as a consultant on vocational and technical training for women in Mauritius, for the UNDP, and has worked as an independent consultant in HR management and development to private enterprises in the service/commercial, tourism and manufacturing sectors. She has been President of the Association of Personnel Managers, a member of the National Workers’ Education Committee, of the National Economic Development Council and of the National Productivity and Competitiveness Council. She also lectures in Human Resources Management and Development and TQM at the University of Mauritius.
