Arnaud Lagesse, Executive Director and Group CEO IBL Ltd emerges InstinctBusiness CEO of the Week

Arnaud Lagesse, Executive Director and the Group Chief Executive Officer of IBL Ltd, a Mauritian business entrepreneur and visionary, currently serving as the Group CEO of IBL Ltd, a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Mauritius, has emerged as InstinctBusiness Magazine’s CEO of the Week.

As Group CEO of IBL Ltd, the largest business group on the island of Mauritius, Arnaud has established himself as a prominent figure in the Mauritian business landscape, renowned for his strategic acumen and commitment to driving sustainable growth.

In 2016, he initiated the merger of GML Investissement Ltée and Ireland Blyth Limited and created the new entity IBL Ltd which thus became the n°1 group in Mauritius and 2nd largest group in the region excluding South Africa.

Under Lagesse’s stewardship, IBL Ltd has experienced remarkable expansion and transformation, cementing its position as a leading player in various sectors including agribusiness, retail, financial services, construction,logistics, and hospitality.

He is the Chairman of several companies within the group. His qualifications include Breakthrough Executive Program – Egon Zehnder-Mobius, Portugal; Advanced Management Program (AMP180) – Harvard Business School, United States; Executive Education Program – INSEAD – France; Degree from the Institut Supérieur de Gestion – Paris, France; Masters in Management – Université d’Aix-Marseille II – France.

Lagesse is widely recognized for his contributions to the business community and has received numerous accolades and awards for his achievements.