Eight years ago, I left my family, my life in London and, yes, a bit of my heart and soul to start a new journey back in my home country. When I joined Mont Choisy in April 2016, the organization was nothing more than a start-up, I was put up in an empty shop in a quasi empty shopping mall. There were some 5 employees in the “head office” and a dozen more in sugar and farming. Most people had never heard of Mont Choisy and did not recognize the brand. Assets (comprising agricultural land and the shopping mall) were worth Rs2.4billion, tiny compared to the big players. The IRS project, Le Parc de Mont Choisy and the championship golf course had just broken ground. For almost 3 years, it was a massive construction site with some 3,000 workers at its peak. As I look back today, I am quite overwhelmed by what we have achieved in less than a decade with a very small team, the vision and courage of the family board and the support of many stakeholders/authorities. A few snapshots of this incredible story. -Delivered 240 luxury homes, championship golf course, over 300 high end service plots to locals and foreigners; -Delivered a Build and Lease private clinic operated by C Care, Le Boulevard de Mont Choisy, the Leisure and Wellness Centre and the renovation of the 200 years old Heritage Zone at the heart of Mont Choisy estate; -Diversified our operations with 165 people employed across all the group companies; -Rs15b in sales and over Rs600m paid in dividends to our shareholders despite some bad years and despite Covid-19; - Assets have grown tenfold from Rs2.4b to Rs25b and we are due to add at least another Rs10b this year; -Very low gearing; -3 projects under construction and numerous others under various stages of design development; -Designed the masterplan of the Mont Choisy Smart City, got the approval in 2019 over 529 arpents and the letter of intent for phase II of the Smart City (another 487 arpents) in 2023; - Mont Choisy is recognized as a strong brand with a strong voice and we are in the top league today; - Perhaps what is most fulfilling is the governance transformation of this tiny family run company into one where the best practice of corporate governance has been executed and is working successfully. - Finally, I must not forget that we are perhaps the unique company in the “traditional private sector” where the shareholders have put their trust in non-family executives to manage their businesses. Trust comes with responsibility and a lot of hard work but this speaks volume of the family/shareholders and hopefully a model to be replicated. This has been by any means phenomenal growth and expansion and a lot of hard work, drive and determination. This is only the beginning of the story. I hope we have laid the foundation for a new Grand Baie in a sustainable and inclusive manner during the many decades to come. Big thanks to all. #MontChoisy #GrandBaie #transformation #vision #strategy #purpose
Very inspiring. 💕 Sometimes, it is important to listen to our gut feelings, and be led by our values. 😍
What a wonderful accomplishment Jyoti Jeetun 👏 It's truly a testament to your perseverance and dedication,keep up the good track. Your consistent effort and determination will surely lead to even greater achievements in the future 🤝
Gayatri P.
6mo
Definitely an inspiration to all of us women out there auntie. Keep shining ❤️
Karuna Puri
6mo
Congratulations Madame ..Very inspiring with a lot of brain work and team work behind this Laudable project..Wish you all the very best on your next one ..Bravo to your team as well.
Amazing work and it’s just the beginning.
Charishnu Udhin
6mo
Inspiring
Dr Kelly Culver
6mo
Jyoti Jeetun Many congratulations on what you have achieved in such a short time! I came to Mauritius in 2016 to lead the government’s national transformation strategy. I lived at La Croisette for 3+ years and watched with interest and pleasure at the transformation of Mon Choisy! Little by little, day by day, the landscape changed, grew and became something quite beautiful to see from my balcony view. I am so pleased for all of you in executing this vision for Mon Choisy and more broadly Grand Baie 🙌
Charlotte Pierre
6mo
You’re a role model to Mauritian women and girls who plan on being great and smashing through glass ceilings Jyoti Jeetun
Dharamraj Pandoo
6mo
Amazing!
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6moIt's sad to come back to your country and contribute to setting up gated communities for rich foreigners who only move because of tax, retirement and/or criminal past living in not so smart "cities". I wonder why apartheid South Africa is a model for some. When you see how many people have already left the country in the past 2 years ! and the numbers are growing everyday.