CFSL Annual Report 2024

Board of Directors Aïsha C. Timol – G.O.S.K​ INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR AND CHAIRPERSON Committees Member of the Corporate Governance and Conduct Review Committee and of the Board Investment Committee. Experience​ Aïsha C. Timol holds various academic qualifications, notably from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, Université d’Aix Marseille in France, and the Institute of Social Studies of The Hague, Netherlands. Before her appointment in her current role as Independent Director and Chairperson of CFSL in July 2020, she led Cim Finance Ltd (CFL) as Chairperson from April 2018 until its amalgamation into CFSL in October 2020. Aïsha has over four decades of experience spanning the public sector, private industry, and academia. In the public sector, she held directorial roles at the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Financial Services, providing her with a strong foundation and experience in economic and financial management and governance. She also contributed to the private sector as the CEO of the Mauritius Bankers Association, and to academia as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Mauritius. Today, Aïsha continues her involvement in governance and board matters, serving as a fellow member and consultant with the Mauritius Institute of Directors, and holding board positions with domestic and international entities. Expertise​ Corporate Governance and Compliance (private and public sectors), Strategic Leadership, Banking and Financial Services, Economic and Budgetary Policies, Academia and Education. Directorship in other listed companies: CIEL Limited Ambrish Maharahaje​ GROUP CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Committees Member of the Risk Management Committee, Member of the Corporate Governance and Conduct Review Committee, 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. Expertise​ Strategic and Operational Leadership, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal Advisory, Operational Efficiency. Directorship in other listed companies: None 28

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