The Team
Alistair Starker
Managing Director
Alistair started his career over twenty years ago with Investec Asset Management (NinetyOne) before relocating to Mauritius and starting SIP Mauritius in 2017. He held various management and senior leadership roles over eleven years, specifically as Head of Operations and Service at Investec Investment Management Services and Investec Asset Management. Earlier in his career Alistair was with Investec Asset Management for five years in Product Development and as a Business Analyst and Systems Programmer. He was also a Director of Investec Assurance Limited, Guernsey Branch. Alistair graduated from Witwatersrand Institute of Technology in Industrial Engineering and then went on to graduate from University of Witwatersrand with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance and Business Information Systems.
John Eckstein
Non-Executive Director
John is a qualified lawyer with a Bachelor of Commerce, and LLB & LLM in Tax law. He is currently the Managing Director of Analytics Consulting and Ci Collective Investments. Previously, John spent seven years with Investec, primarily at Investec Asset Management and ultimately as a Director of Investec Fund Managers and Investec Investment Management Services where he was responsible for Product Development, Legal and Compliance. John also worked for Investec Treasury where he developed local and foreign investment structures. Prior to this he was in legal practice with Jacobs Robbertse Inc.
Karene Figaro
Non-Executive Director
Karene Figaro has broad experience in the financial services sector. She joined Intercontinental Trust Limited in 2014 and is currently a Manager in the Fund Administration department. Prior to her appointment at ITL, Karene acted as Financial Manager for one of the leading real estate companies in Mauritius. She currently sits as a board member of various global business companies established in Mauritius. Karene holds a Masters in International Business from Curtin University, Australia and graduated from the University of Mauritius with a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Information Systems. She is also a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA).
Intercontinental Trust Limited is the Management Company for SIP Mauritius.
Tommy Lo
Non-Executive Director
Tommy Lo has been professionally involved in the Financial Services Sector for over two decades and
has witnessed first-hand the development of this sector over the years. He is a founder and director
of Intercontinental Trust (1999 to date), a leading Management Company duly licensed by the
Financial Services Commission. Tommy is also the director of Capital Market Brokers Ltd (1993 to
date) which is licensed to operate as an investment dealer. Tommy was also involved in the setting
up of 4Africa Exchange (now known as Cape Town Stock Exchange), an exchange licensed by the
South African FSCA operating in South Africa of which he is a director (2015 to date).
Prior to moving to this sector Tommy was the Finance Director (1990 to 2000) of a major local group
of companies involved in a vast array of economic activities inclusive of but not limited to real
estate, trading and leisure.
Intercontinental Trust Limited is the Management Company for SIP.
Farzana Bassa-Rawat
COO, Compliance Officer & MLRO
Farzana is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and has been a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) since 2008. Farzana joined SIP Mauritius in 2017 and is responsible for all Financial, Compliance and Risk functions. She was an Auditor at PriceWaterhouseCoopers having spent four years in the accounting and auditing industry and previously worked at the Financial Services Commission for five years as Senior Examiner and Chief Examiner. Prior to this, Farzana spent six years at Century Banking Corporation Ltd as the Chief Risk Officer. Her past working experience encompasses Auditing, Investment, Supervision, Policy & Development and Risk Management within the financial services industry.
Shantanoo Duhun
Group Accountant
Shantanoo Joined SIP Mauritius as Group Accountant in 2023. He has 6 years of experience in the Accounting and Finance industry. Prior to joining SIP Mauritius, Shantanoo worked as Client Accountant for 3 years at Sanlam Trustees International Limited. He started his career as an external auditor at Deloitte Mauritius where he spent 3 years in accounting and auditing. Shantanoo holds a BSC in Finance from the University of Mauritius and is currently pursuing ACCA at
strategic level.
Faïq Tokee
Investment Analyst
Faïq, an investment analyst, spent most of his career in London working for reputable firms such as Citibank, Credit Suisse Investment Bank and United Friendly Insurance, where he held various positions such as Financial Advisor, Investment Analyst and Actuarial Analyst. Upon returning to Mauritius, Faïq joined SIP Mauritius and assisted with its set-up. Faïq graduated from City, University of London with an Actuarial Science degree, and is currently a CFA Level II candidate.
Kenny Tai Wah
Investment Analyst
Kenny is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and joined SIP Mauritius as Investment Analyst in 2023.
Kenny holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting and Management from the University of Nottingham. Prior to joining SIP Mauritius, Kenny was a Wealth Manager at Chandler Asset Protection, a boutique portfolio management company in Mauritius, where he managed the portfolio of High-Net-Worth clients. He has also worked as an Equity Analyst at Arrow Capital, a family office company and as a Trader at LCF Securities, a stockbroking company.
Vishen Appavoo
Investment Analyst
Vishen joined SIP Mauritius as Investment Analyst in 2020. He is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Master of Science degree in Finance with Distinction from BPP University UK. Prior to joining SIP Mauritius, Vishen occupied various positions such as Investment Assistant, Financial Risk Analyst and Investment Advisor at PLEION, a Swiss wealth management company. Vishen started his career in 2006 with Barclays Bank, where he spent four years in Trade Finance. He then spent one year at Standard Bank before moving to the UK in 2011 to pursue his postgraduate studies.
Suzana Majcen Jerman
Partner Support & Special Projects
Suzana has a Bachelors degree in Education Management and more recently completed an International Business Management Masters degree in 2021, along with a number of internships in Europe. She has a diverse background in sales, management, consulting and education having been involved in various industries over twelve years. Suzana brings her project management, leadership and communication skills to SIP Mauritius since joining in 2024, in her role as Partner Support and Special Projects.
Neetusha Cyparsade
Compliance Analyst
Neetusha is a Certified Practitioner, awarded by the International Compliance Association, where she is an Associate Member and holds a Diploma in Laws from the University of Mauritius. She is currently pursuing her professional qualification in Governance, Risk and Compliance which is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester. Neetusha started her career in Compliance at MITCO and moved to the Capital Markets Cluster of AXYS Group before joining SIP Mauritius as Compliance Analyst in 2023.
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