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Jeremy is the CEO of Ylead, a leadership consultancy he founded in 2020, dedicated to fostering a more data-driven and human-centered approach to leadership development. With over two decades of experience in the banking industry, Jeremy has led large teams across the UK and Africa.

Starting his career at Barclays, Jeremy quickly moved through various roles, gaining extensive experience in strategic, operational, and customer-facing positions. After earning his MBA with Distinction, he found his passion in leading people and spent 15 years leading large customer-facing teams in Retail, Business, and Premier Banking across the UK and Africa. Notably, he transformed the Barclays Retail Business in Mauritius during a three-year tenure.

After holding senior roles in Business Banking, including Chief Operating Officer and Global Head of Servicing & Support, Jeremy left Barclays to establish Ylead. Since then, he has worked with numerous clients globally, leveraging his broad leadership experience and engaging personal style.

Jeremy is a sought-after speaker and consultant on topics such as Gender Equity and Allyship. He regularly delivers programs for senior leadership groups of large, multi-geographical businesses.

Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys sports as a spectator, particularly supporting Chelsea, and spending time with his wife Helen and their children Phoebe and Toby.

Barney Wee founded Mind Transformations, Singapore's most established Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) training provider. He is an ICI Coach Master Trainer and NLP Master Trainer. 

He developed Multi-Intelligence NLP (MI-NLP) by integrating NLP with the practical aspects of Professor Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory, and uses it to help people achieve congruent and sustainable change – through coaching and training.

Barney serves as President of the International Association of Coaching Institutes (ICI) Singapore and is the Chairman of the Programme Advisory Committee for the Graduate Diploma in Professional Life-coaching Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.

He holds a PhD in Professional Coaching and Human Development and has trained numerous corporate clients, including BBC Worldwide, Elsevier, DHL, the National University of Singapore and Rohde & Schwarz.

I believe that we all have an innate superpower- the ability to adapt and change our narrative! As someone who felt challenged, tapping into my confidence during my formative years, to my transition from a Corporate Trainer to an Executive Coach and Change Leader is living proof of that.

I carry with me over 20 years of successful partnerships with organizations across all sectors that include Hospitality, Retail, Finance, Aviation & Logistics infusing a strategic lens into any project. My tailor-made approach supersedes a ‘one size fits all’, making it unique to the business needs and values. Values often being a vague analogy, I help translate them into relatable feelings that employees can embody effortlessly. Taking into consideration the various generational and cultural needs also plays a vital role
in my change management strategy.

Adding multi-sensory tools and fun elements like gamification, I convert complex jargon into simple concepts that are not just easily digestible but actionable too. My passion is fueled by enabling people to feel empowered and reminding them of their ‘sweet spot’.

On a lighter note, I refer to myself as ‘crazy dog lady’ (I have 5 of them!), dancing is my cardio, and spending quality time is one of my love languages (and yes, I bring dancing to my workshops too!).

As a big proponent of creating a safe space, I encourage people to bring their authentic selves and continue to stay engaged through challenging conversations and questions. Partnership being one of my top values, I enjoy creating long-term relationships with organizations and professionals who are consistent with their commitment and efforts, to make transformation happen.

These are some of my existing Consultancy Programs:
● Leadership Presence & Personal Branding
● Influence without Authority
● Leading Across Generations & Culture
● Game-Changing Presentation Skills
● Consultative Selling
● Creating Client Experience

“If you want something you never had, you have to do something you've never done.”

Philippe joined the Rogers family in 1997. Entrusted with the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2007, he has served on the Board of Directors since February 2004. Holding a BSc in Agricultural Economics from the University of Natal in South Africa and an MBA from London Business School, Philippe is an advocate for agile entrepreneurship. His strong commitment to sustainability shapes his approach to business, and with a focus on collaborative success, he aims to co-create new possibilities with stakeholders. Since 2012, he has been a member of the Corporate Governance Committee and has held the role of President of the Sustainability and Inclusive Growth Commission of Business Mauritius. Today, Philippe also serves as the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Denmark.

Céline Guillot-Sestier is the Chief Communication Executive at the Rogers Group, leveraging over 17 years of expertise in the fields of communication and marketing.

Holding a Master's in journalism from IICP Paris, she has worked in France and Mauritius where she honed her communication and marketing skills across diverse industries such as fashion edition, luxury hospitality, advertising, and high-end real estate.

Céline served as Head of Group Communications and CSR for the Medine Group before joining Rogers' Corporate office in 2021 to lead the communication team.

Dev is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the telecom and technology sector. He is a key speaker driving thought leadership on cybersecurity,  accelerated digital transformation and innovation with disruptive technologies at Rogers Capital Technology.

He joined Rogers Capital Technology as Managing Director in 2018 to spearhead innovation and accelerated digital transformation in fintech and other key industries in Mauritius and the region.

Over the years, Dev has always been working closely on cybersecurity aspects at both macro and micro level with his long experience in different domains ranging from Telecom & Internet Services, Cloud & Data Centre Services, IT & Digital Transformation Services for medium to large businesses.

Mehul Bhatt is the Chief Strategy and Sustainable Development Executive at Rogers and also manages Velogic businesses in Kenya. 

He has been in Mauritius for 3 years after having worked in the US, Denmark, East Africa, UK and India.

He loves traveling and adventure and has travelled to over 75 countries around the world. He lives in Mauritius with his wife and two daughters.

Manish’s personal mission is to ignite the spark of transformation in people; he is passionate about making the world a better place to work. A C-Suite Leader and Executive Coach, Manish has over 18+ years in the field of Human Resources and Organisation Development. Holder of an MBA, he is a Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Neuro Semantics.

Currently Chief People Executive at the Rogers Group, he is a trained Executive Coach, a certified Agility Coach, a Co-active Professional Coach and a certified facilitator of LEGO Serious Play.

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Meet your host – Robin Chan

Robin is a passionate advocate for effective public speaking and empowering others to enhance their presentation skills, with a keen focus on virtual delivery. With a rich background in Toastmasters, he has honed his expertise in communication and leadership, serving in various roles including VP Public Relations, VP Education, and Club President.

In his role as People Development Specialist at the Rogers Corporate Office, Robin drives the digital evolution of learning initiatives, shaping the Rogers Academy and fostering employee growth. Additionally, he hosts the Rogers Podcast, a meticulously crafted platform designed to engage and enrich the Rogers Community.