Board of Directors: Who We Are
The Board is responsible for setting the Company’s direction through the establishment of strategic objectives and key policies.
Sivavalan Moodley holds a Diploma in both Safety and Production Management and is a member of the South African National Accreditation audit team for Gas Test Stations. He is a professional with over 30 years expertise in the operation field of the gas industry. Based in South Africa, he works as Operations Manager at Afrox Ltd. He is a member of the Afrox EMOC committee & Engineering audit team, and of the N2O global ToE team. He is DRI for Acetylene Directives for the African region.
His expertise and experience range from Safety risk management to operational experience in gas and gas-related fields and internal logistics.
Laurent Bourgault du Coudray graduated in Accounting and Finance from Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia. He has worked over four years in Perth providing corporate and international tax services before joining United Investments Limited in January 2013 where he acted as Project Manager and Business Developer. With a focus on the hospitality sector, Laurent joined in April 2019 one of UIL’s investees, namely Attitude Hospitality Management Ltd, as the Chief Business Development Officer.
His expertise and experience include Management and Leadership.
Appointed to the post of Non-Executive Director in November 2021, Joseph Pusha Ramashala is based at African Oxygen Limited, BOC’s sister company in South Africa. He is also the Director of Emerging Africa with regional responsibility for general management, profitability, and new business development across a number of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. He brings to the Board a wealth of experience gained over 27 years in the industrial gas industry and food and beverage industries. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Law) from the University of Durban-Westville and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Business Management) from the University of South Africa.
His expertise and experience include close to 10 years in medical gases in various senior roles and a further 5 years in industrial gases.
Joseph Pusha Ramashala other key appointments include directorships in BOC Kenya Limited and BOC Zimbabwe Limited where he is Chairman of the Board.
Christopher Hart de Keating is the Chief Executive Officer of LGI since July 2015. He holds a Maîtrise Audit et Contrôle de Gestion from the Université of Paris Dauphine and a diploma in Strategy from HEC Paris. This accomplished leader has a track record of more than 20 years in senior management positions. Before joining LGI, he had a fruitful career in renowned companies of different sectors.
Christopher Hart de Keating has been involved in the activity of the cluster Textile Madagascar (as Chairperson in 2009) and is a past President of the Association of Mauritian Manufacturers.
Christopher Hart de Keating was first appointed to the Board of LGI in 2015.
His expertise and experience include leadership, strategy, management and economics.
Catherine McIlraith holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and has been a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants since 1992. After serving her Articles at Ernst &Young, in Johannesburg, she held various senior positions in the Investment Banking industry in South Africa before returning to Mauritius in 2004 to join Investec Bank as Head of Banking until 2010. Catherine McIlraith is a past Chairman and Fellow Member of the Mauritius Institute of Directors. She is an Independent Non-Executive Director of a number of public and private companies in Mauritius, South Africa and the UK. Catherine McIlraith was first appointed to the Board of LGI in 2012.
Her expertise and experience range from Audit & Risk, Accounting, Corporate Governance, to Banking and Corporate Finance.
Antoine L. Harel is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He holds a BA (Hons) degree in Accounting and Computing. He joined Harel Mallac & Co. Ltd in 1987 and launched the Company’s Information Technology Division. He held the positions of CEO of Harel Mallac & Co. Ltd. from 1998 to 2005. Since then, he has been the Chairman of this Company. From 1992 to 1993, he was also President of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Antoine L. Harel chairs the boards of a number of listed and non-listed companies. He was first appointed to the Board of LGI in 2003.
His expertise and experience range from Accounting and Finance to Information Technology, Strategy and Corporate Governance.
Management Team
Our Management Team supports the CEO in implementing the strategy and direction set out by the Board, with a particular focus on risk management.

Christopher Hart de Keating
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Hart de Keating
Christopher Hart de Keating is the Chief Executive Officer of LGI since July 2015. He holds a ‘Maîtrise Audit et Contrôle de Gestion’ from the Université of Paris Dauphine and a diploma in Strategy from HEC Paris. This accomplished leader has a track record of more than 10 years in senior management positions. Before joining LGI, he had a fruitful career in renowned companies of different sectors. Christopher Hart de Keating has been involved in the activity of the cluster Textile Madagascar (as Chairperson in 2009) and is a past President of the Association of Mauritian Manufacturers.

Jeff Pierre Louis
Sales Manager
Jeff Pierre Louis
Jeff Pierre Louis has been a member of the LGI family for 15 years. He knows the company’s operations inside out having held various functions, namely Operation Stock Controller and Senior Sales Executive, amongst others. He has a hands-on approach to his tasks and an eagerness to always deliver. Jeff was appointed Sales Manager in February 2021. He holds a Diploma in Information Technology and Gestion Commercial as well as Certificates in Stock Management

Salim Hatteea
Finance and Administrative Manager
Salim Hatteea
Salim Hatteea joined LGI in December 2015 as Finance and Administrative Manager. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Mauritius and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). He is also a member of the Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants (MIPA). Salim Hatteea has acquired extensive experience in his field, having worked in both practice and industry in Mauritius and London, in a career spanning over more than 20 years.

Arshad Domah
Human Resources Manager
Arshad Domah
Born in November 1985, Arshad Domah joined LGI in August 2015 as Human Resource Manager. He holds a degree in Human Resource Management and a Diploma in Business Administration.
Arshad Domah was the Group HR Executive in a Construction and Maintenance organisation before joining Les Gaz industriels Ltd.

Yee Lan Tam Teon
Business Development Manager
Yee Lan Tam Teon
Yee Lan Tam Teon joined LGI in May 2019 as Business Development Manager-Medical/Laboratory. Yee Lan occupied several managerial positions in the medical and scientific laboratory field both in Mauritius and Madagascar.

Cow San Ah Fo
Operations Manager
Cow San Ah Fo
Cow San Ah Fo joined LGI in January 2023 Operations Manager. Cow San occupied several managerial positions in the operation field as he has been part of a big manufacture company for more than 25 years. He holds a MSc in Engineering and a BSc in Sciences.