CFSL Integrated Report 2025

LEADERSHIP

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Introduction

Group Overview

Strategy & Performance

Board of Directors

AISHA C. TIMOL – G.O.S.K​ INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR AND CHAIRPERSON Committee membership: Member of the Corporate Governance and Conduct Review Committee and the Board Investment Committee. Experience​ Aisha C. Timol is the Independent Director and Chairperson of CIM Financial Services Ltd. She holds academic qualifications from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, the Université d’Aix Marseille in France, and the Institute of Social Studies of The Hague in the Netherlands. She brings more than forty years of experience across the public sector, private industry, and academia. In government, she held senior positions at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Financial Services, where she developed deep expertise in economic and financial management and public sector governance. Aisha later served in the private sector as Chief Executive Officer of the Mauritius Bankers Association, and contributed to academia as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Mauritius. From 2018 to 2020, she served as Chairperson of Cim Finance Ltd prior to its amalgamation into CIM Financial Services Ltd. She has been Independent Director and Chairperson of CFSL since July 2020, continuing to play a leading role at board level. She is actively involved in governance and leadership development. She is a fellow member and consultant with the Mauritius Institute of Directors, where she plays an active mentoring role, supporting and guiding young women professionals as they build their leadership capabilities. She currently serves on several domestic and international boards. Expertise​ Banking and Financial services, Strategic Leadership, Economic and Budgetary Policies, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Academia and Education.

AMBRISH MAHARAHAJE​ GROUP CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Committee membership: Member of the ESG sub-committee, Member of the IT & Digitalisation Committee and Member of the Board Investment Committee. Experience​ Ambrish Maharahaje was appointed as Group CEO and Executive Director of CFSL in April 2024, following his tenure as Interim Group CEO from January 2024. He has served as Chief Operating Officer of the Group since December 2019, contributing significantly to the operational efficiency of the Group. A seasoned executive with a career spanning over 20 years, Ambrish brings a wealth of leadership expertise to the Group. Prior to joining Cim Group, Ambrish held prominent roles including Corporate Manager for Legal Compliance at Rogers and Company Limited and Executive Secretary at the Mauritius Institute of Directors. These positions equipped him with a diverse set of skill sets that have shaped his strategic vision for CFSL, enabling him to effectively guide the Group forward. Ambrish holds a BSc in Management from the University of Mauritius and is an Associate of The Chartered Governance Institute, further underscoring his commitment to effective governance practices. Member of the Risk Management Committee, Member of the Corporate Governance and Conduct Review Committee,

Expertise​ Strategic and Operational Leadership, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal Advisory, Operational Efficiency.

Directorship in other listed companies: CIEL Limited

Directorship in other listed companies: None