Yamal is the Founding Chief Executive Officer of Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd, a skills-based tertiary institution under the aegis of the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research. He cumulates more than 20 years of work experience in the higher education and training sector. Yamal has been part of senior management at various private educational institutions including Training Manager at Mauritius Employers’ Federation (now Business Mauritius), Managing Director of CNAM Mauritius, Executive Director at International Business School and General Manager of Education at Medine Education Village. Yamal has also acted as Project Manager for the Ministry of Education on higher education and Polytechnics and Consultant for The World Bank, African Development Bank, Save the Children, Association for the Development of Education in Africa, among others. Yamal holds a Master’s in Higher Education from the University of Oxford as a Chevening Scholar, a Master’s in Public Policy from SOAS as an Africa Scholar, a Graduate Diploma in International Business (Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s Honour Roll) and a BSc in Physics and Finance from McGill University.
Mr Suryakant (Suraj) Caleechurn, joined Polytechnics Mauritius Limited as Administrative and HR Manager in October 2017. Suraj qualifications comprise a BSc Electrical Engineering, an MSc Engineering Project Management and an MBA Human Resource Management. Suraj experience include Training officer and Assistant Manager HR, both at the Industrial and Vocational Training Board (IVTB), renamed Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD). He also served as Knowledge and Learning Projects Manager at the British Council, Assistant Manager at the Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd (MSCL), Human Resource Manager at the Call Services Limited (CSL), subsidiary of Mauritius Telecom, and Manager Human Resources at the State Insurance Company of Mauritius (SICOM). Mr Caleechurn is a high level strategic human resource practitioner leaning his implementation methods on talent management, knowledge management, performance management and training management among others.
Oomesh is the Finance Manager at Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd., where he plays a strategic leadership role in financial management, planning, and the successful delivery of key organisational initiatives. With over 18 years of professional experience, including more than nine years with Big 4 firms Deloitte Middle East (Qatar) and EY, Oomesh has built strong expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial strategy across multiple sectors such as education, real estate, construction, aviation, financial services, and manufacturing, among others, both locally and internationally. From 2021 to 2024, he also served as Chairman of a leading Mauritian Financial Institution. Oomesh is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a Member of the Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants (MIPA).
Mr Ashok Seeraj is a seasoned professional in Procurement and Supply management with over 30 years of experience in the public sector. His experience spans the Ministry of Trade and Shipping, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Ministry of Youth and Sports, The Police Department and The Mauritius National Assembly.
He holds a degree in Procurement and Supply Management and a Master’s in Logistics and Supply Management. Moreover, he has contributed to the professional growth of civil servants by conducting Procurement and Supply Management courses at the Mauritius Civil Service College.
He is dedicated to enforce transparency in procurement procedures by maintaining commitment to ethical standards and adhering to rules and regulations. He also ensures that all procurement activities uphold principles of fairness, honesty and equity.
At Polytechnics Mauritius Limited Ashok holds the position of Procurement Manager since year 2020.
Roshan Kumar Seebaluck is a global entrepreneurship expert with over 25 years of transformative experience in business incubation and strategic development. Holding a Master’s in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, he has crafted innovative start-up ecosystems across continents—from the Caribbean to Central Asia. His remarkable journey includes pioneering Mauritius’s first ICT Business Incubation Programme, cultivating 17 start-ups, leading complex initiatives for the World Bank and IBM and successfully supporting start-up development in challenging environments like Afghanistan and Namibia. With 22 start-ups graduated in Kabul and significant impact across multiple countries, Mr. Seebaluck has consistently turned entrepreneurial potential into tangible success. Currently managing the Centre for Innovation, Professional Development and Incubation at Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd, he continues to be a catalyst for transforming innovative ideas into thriving businesses.
Armed with a powerful trifecta of degrees (BSc in Computer Science, MSc in Information Systems, and an MBA), Nishtee Gopee isn’t just leading programs – she’s revolutionizing them. Her 15-year journey from passionate programming educator to Software Engineer at Ceridian Mauritius, and later as the strategic mind behind the National Computer Board’s ICT Academy, showcases her versatility. Today, as Programme Leader at PML, she’s not just teaching tech – she’s actively shaping its future through research in AI, Big Data Analytics and Blockchain. Nishtee is passionate about academic research, pushing the boundaries of Educational and Emerging Technologies.
Like a masterful symphony conductor, Georges Benedict Soodeen orchestrates the harmony between tourism, hospitality, leisure, and sports education. Two decades of industry wisdom flow through his veins and his Master’s in Sports Business Management serves as his conductor’s baton. At the helm of Polytechnics Mauritius’s tourism cluster, he doesn’t just lead programs – he architects experiences, turning academic theory into industry gold with the precision of his first-class degree in International Tourism.
Mr. Karan Emerit
Programme Leader Built Environment, Engineering, Logistics and Transport
More than just a Programme Leader, Karan Emerit is a professional cartographer of knowledge, mapping intricate pathways through Built Environment, Engineering, Logistics, and Transport. With credentials that span from Heriot Watt’s MBA to elite chartered memberships in Information Systems and Logistics, he’s not just an academic—he’s a global professional who translates complex industrial landscapes into transformative educational experiences. From Credit Bureau consultancy in Dubai to guiding the BEELT cluster at Pamplemousses Campus, Karan emphasizes on the art of turning professional expertise into educational inspiration.
From surgery rooms to classrooms, Suren Reesaul is revolutionizing nursing education as our Acting Programme Leader. Don’t let his string of distinctions (MBA, MScHR, MELM, BSc Nursing) fool you – he’s as hands-on as they come. Having conquered everything from oncology to orthopedics, this Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) brings battlefield wisdom from the frontlines of healthcare, including vital work with the National Aids Unit. Whether he’s in scrubs or a suit, Suren’s mission remains the same: transforming passionate students into exceptional healthcare professionals.
Mrs. Khema Monogee
Head of Campus - Rodrigues, Ag. Programme Leader, Soft Skills & Languages
With 25 years of experience in the education sector, Khema is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment that enhances student learning. She has a diverse academic background, with expertise in Strategic Management, Education, Human Resources, and Social Sciences, which provides her with a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape.
Khema's career has been shaped by her experience in various sectors, including public, private, and non-governmental organizations, along with international exposure. This extensive background has empowered her to lead and successfully implement numerous projects and programs that positively impact the life of learners and the broader community.
As Head of Campus for Rodrigues and Acting Program Leader for Soft Skills and Languages, Khema focuses on creating an environment where academic excellence, personal development, and collaboration are prioritized.
Joggling between the world of academics and quality excellence, Amit has evolved in this sphere for almost 24 years. Overseeing the TVET era transforming into High TVET Education with Polytechnics, is another echelon achieve in his career and for the country. Having the academic background, he has contributed in understanding the needs of our youngsters and transmuting them into quality standards for a better learning environment.
The mission and vision of Amit is to give TVET education its stature and prestige in the educational landscape where sometimes it is perceived to be destined for slow doers only.
Together we thrive quality in our action, thoughts and life.
“ Quality is never an accident it is always the result of intelligent efforts”
