Annual Report 2019

PHILIP TAYLOR Non-Executive Director Philip Taylor graduated from the University of Surrey in 1989 after reading Hotel Management. After completing an MBA in England in 1994, Philip moved back with the Rogers Group in Mauritius, and headed the Rogers Group’s diversified international development. In 2004, Philip left Rogers to set up his own businesses with a focus on the Indian Ocean Islands and Africa. His involvements over the past few years have been diverse, with a focus on the region’s hospitality and tourism industry. He currently heads the development of a fast growing hospitality technology service “start-up” by the name of www.hospitality-plus.travel. Philip is the Honorary Consul of Finland in Mauritius. Philip is a member of the Group’s Corporate Governance Committee. Directorship in other listed companies: none. MATTHEW TAYLOR Non-Executive Director Matthew Taylor holds a BSc (Hons) in Retail Management from the University of Surrey. He joined Rogers in 2000 as Project Manager in the Planning and Development Department. He was the Executive Director Retail of Scott & Co from 2007 to January 2013 and is currently the firm’s CEO. He is also a member of the RMAC of CIM Financial Services Ltd. Directorship in other listed companies: Lavastone Ltd. CIM FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 17