Ashwini is a fully qualified accountant (FCCA) with over 18 years of experience in finance, accounting, and management within the financial services industry. She has held senior leadership roles, including Senior Analyst, CFO, Executive Director, Company Secretary, and General Manager, demonstrating expertise in financial operations, corporate governance, and strategic business growth. Her experience includes overseeing mergers and acquisitions, notably leading the acquisition of Bolder Group.
She began her career as Executive Assistant at the University of Mauritius and gained 7 years of valuable experience in that role. In 2009, she embraced an overseas’ opportunity at Northern Trust Guernsey, where she was appointed as Senior Analyst in the Fund Valuation team, gaining extensive experience and knowledge in fund accounting and financial reporting. In 2013, she returned to Mauritius and joined Stonehage Fleming (formerly Maitland (Mauritius) Ltd), where she specialized in SPVs, global business structures, and private client services. As Manager of the outsourcing team, she was responsible for accounting across multiple jurisdictions in Europe and Africa.
In 2018, she transitioned to Heimdall Ltd (known as Bolder Mauritius now) as Executive Director and CFO, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, compliance, and risk management. She also took on additional responsibilities as Company Secretary, Data Protection Officer, and resident director on client entities, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks. She was instrumental in the successful acquisition of Heimdall Ltd by Bolder Group. Following the transition, she assumed the role of General Manager, overseeing the firm’s operations, financial management, and client relationships. She remains committed to professional growth and leadership, continuously driving operational excellence and strategic business development.