Chairman
Mr. Louis Jean-Bernard Perrine is a registered Architect and Town Planner. He holds a Master in Architecture DPLG (France) and is registered with the Professional Architect Council (PAC) and is a member of Professional Association of Architect (MAA). He also has wide experience in environmental matters.
Representative of the Ministry responsible for finance
Mr Hemnish Ram Urdhin is the representative of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. He is currently occupying the post of Analyst/Senior Analyst at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development with focus on the Energy and Public Utilities Sector. Mr Urdhin holds a Masters Degree with Merit in Banking and Finance, and a BSc (Hons) in Banking and International Finance (First Class Honours) from the University of Technology, Mauritius. He is also serving as Board Member at the Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency.
Representative of the Ministry responsible for wastewater
Mrs. Zeenat Guness-Goolbar is the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities. She holds a Diploma in Administration and Management with Distinction from the University of Technology, Mauritius, a BSc (Hons) Economics with 1st Class from the University of Mauritius, and an MBA (Executive) with Distinction from the University of Birmingham, UK. She has extensive experience in public sector management and has previously served on the Board of several state-owned organisations.
Representative of the Ministry responsible for water resources (Water Resources Unit)
Mr Lomush Juggoo is the representative of the Water Resources Unit and is the Director at the latter Unit. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management, a Masters in Business Administration with Project Management and a Degree in Civil Engineering. He has about 20 years of experience in the Water Sector.
Representative of the Ministry of Health and Wellness
Representative of the University of Technology, Mauritius
Dr. Kumar Dookhitram is an academic of the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM), with nearly two decades of experience in applied research and teaching. He is holder of a Ph.D in Computational Mathematics from the University of Mauritius. He is a people person with management experience and previously served at the UTM Board of Governors, Planning and Finance Committee, Academic Council, and School Board.
Member having wide experience in consumer interests
Mr. Laval Jean Claude Ramasawmy reckons experience in logistics services. He was Municipal Councillor at the Municipal Council of Port Louis and Board Member at the Central Electricity Board.
Mr. Seewooram Khuntoo is an Insurance Advisor at the National Insurance Company (NIC) Ltd. He was Municipal Councillor and Deputy Mayor of the Town Council of Beau Bassin and Rose Hill. He is also Board Member of the Gambling Regulatory Authority.
Member with wide experience in environmental matters
Secretary to the Board
Mr Dharanand THACOOR is the Secretary to the Board. He holds a Master of Business Administration with specialization in Human Resources and Knowledge Management and BSc in Public Administration and Management. He also reckons more than 25 years experience in administration in the Public and Parastatal sector.