HUGUES LAGESSE
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Hugues earned his diploma in administration and finance from École Supérieure de Gestion et Finance in Paris. Later, in September 2007, he engaged in a management course at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France and expanded his knowledge with real estate development studies in Paris and at Harvard Business School in Boston, USA. He concluded the One-Year ESSEC General Management Program crafted specifically for GML Executives. Since joining Bluelife in 2007 as a Project Executive, Hugues has risen to the position of CEO. He plays a pivotal role in conceptualising and rolling out projects that shape Bluelife’s distinctiveness and reputation. Hugues’s tenacity and commitment are clear drivers in his mission to make an impactful difference. He champions the idea that collective genius can craft a brighter tomorrow, leaving an enduring mark for the coming generations.
Michele Anne Espitalier Noel
Chief Finance Officer
Michele Anne serves as the Chief Finance Officer for BlueLife Limited. She began her journey with IOREC in January 2010 as a Corporate Finance Executive, bringing financial guidance encompassing corporate finance, planning, and administration. Following the merger of IOREC and BlueLife, she assumed her current CFO role. Michele Anne graduated from Ecole Supérieure de Commerce (E.S.C.A.E) in Clermont Ferrand, France, majoring in Audit, Accounting, and Finance Management. She also successfully passed the Mauritius Stockbrokers Examination. She capped off his educational journey with a specialised year-long general management program at ESSEC for GML Executives.
HUGUES LAGESSE
Head of Projects and Strategic Property Development
Hugues holds a diploma in administration and finance from the École Supérieure de Gestion et Finance in Paris, France. In September 2007, he followed a management course at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France as well as a course in real estate development in Paris and at Harvard Business School in Boston, USA. He recently completed a one-year general management programme offered by ESSEC and specifically designed for GML Executives. At BlueLife, he participates in strategy and planning and is responsible for identifying potential areas for future development and growth. He is also in charge of managing projects’ through their life cycle, from conceptualisation and design to completion.
ISABELLE JACQUES
HR and ICT Manager
Isabelle became part of BlueLife Limited in July 2015, taking on the role of Office and ICT Manager. She pursued her studies in economics at the University of Cape Town and has a background in the IT industry from both South Africa and the UK. Upon returning to Mauritius in 2002, she ventured into the insurance sector, handling roles in IT, HR, and administration. At BlueLife, she oversees the company’s IT infrastructure, software, and support. Additionally, she leads the Group’s HR operations and manages its office functions.
NICOLAS REY
Chief Development Officer
Nicolas earned a BCom with dual majors in accounting and finance from Curtin University in Australia and became a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 2014. He began his professional journey at Ernst & Young in the audit division and later transitioned to the offshore sector in Mauritius. By 2013, he was a financial analyst at Bluelife Limited, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s project finance, corporate finance, and treasury tasks. In 2019, Nicolas oversaw various operational sectors in Azuri. Two years later, in 2021, he led the Property Development team as the Head of Projects, leveraging his deep-rooted expertise in real estate for BlueLife’s new initiatives. Currently, as the Chief Development Officer, Nicolas is at the helm of projects pursuing the Smart City Certification.
GUY-RÉGIS FANCHETTE
Chief Operations Officer (Syndic & Estate)
Guy-Regis began his professional journey as a secondary school teacher after earning a degree in Physics from the University of Mauritius. While teaching, he furthered his education by obtaining an MSc in Environmental Engineering from the same institution. Transitioning to the corporate world, he became a pivotal figure in the growth of a budding technico-commercial firm. Eager to enhance his skill set, he pursued an MBA from the University of Surrey. Later, he moved to EnATT, an ENL group enterprise focused on managing retail and commercial assets. By March 2016, he had taken on the role of General Manager at Ocean Edge Property Management, overseeing syndic management, and serving as the Head of Estate Operations for Azuri Estate Management. Presently, Guy Regis holds the position of COO, supervising syndic & estate operations.
NIRESH BUTON
Chief Operations & Asset Officer and Head of Finance
Seasoned and highly accomplished professional with an exemplary 25-year career that spans across various challenging industries both locally and overseas ranging from banking sector to manufacturing and engineering. Niresh have studied accounting from ACCA and holds an MBA International Paris and a Master Droit Economie Gestion from Universite Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne, is a Certified Management Accountant and a Certified Global Business Analyst from the ICMA of Australia. Niresh held various senior managerial positions in companies such as OISEL, Fortek, Forges Tardieu and Harel Mallac group where he successfully led various financial strategic initiatives and played a key role in restructuring of business activities, acquisitions & mergers, tax optimisation projects and business development. Niresh joined Bluelife Group in 2021 as Finance Manager and today he serves the position of Chief Operations & Asset Officer & Head of Finance where he continues to drive growth and excellence. His multifaceted expertise, passion for innovation, and commitment to.achieving results make him an invaluable asset to Bluelife Group. achieving results make him an invaluable asset to Bluelife Group.