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With a heritage that spans over two centuries, Groupe Beau Vallon is a cornerstone of the Mauritian sugar industry. Deeply embedded in the economic landscape of the Southeast, the Group has successfully diversified into four key sectors: agri-business, property, hospitality, and leisure.
Within our agricultural pursuits, we engage in the cultivation of sugarcane, potatoes, onions, fruits, vegetables, hearts of palm, and biomass. Our operations also include deer farming for both hunting and venison, alongside the cultivation of ornamental and fruit plants nurtured within our nurseries.
In 2003, the Group completed its inaugural residential development. Since then, more than 3,000 residential plots have been thoughtfully created and marketed across diverse projects, notably in Beau Vallon, Mahébourg, Grand Bel Air, Pointe d’Esny, and Souillac, each offering a distinct range of housing options.
Groupe Beau Vallon also owns three hotels located along the coast: Preskil Island Resort and Astroea Beach in Pointe d’Esny, as well as Solana Beach in Belle Mare; each offering a breathtaking view of the lagoon.
The origins trace back to 1771, during the French colonial era, when the de Rochecouste family, historical custodians of the estate, secured a concession in Beau Vallon. With successful cultivation, their holdings expanded from Mahébourg to Pointe d’Esny, extending all the way to Riche en Eau and Chemin Français. In 1921, Compagnie de Beau Vallon Limitée was established, primarily focusing on sugarcane cultivation during that era. After a phase of consolidation and agricultural development, the group embarked on a trajectory of diversification over the past two decades.
Discover the Group’s key milestones :
Moving forward…
To the rhythm of a rich and authentic region.
From the cradle of the island,
Our aim is to illuminate
the natural and cultural heritage
Contemplating tomorrow
While keeping our feet firmly grounded;
Close to our roots,
Close to the men and women
Who have become family
Drawing inspiration from the South East,
Open to the world,
Thriving and feeding on new ideas.
Reinventing ourselves, using the wisdom of yesterday
And today’s innovations
To perpetuate the history of Beau Vallon.
Sowing progress
And cultivating the future
Groupe Beau Vallon
Cultivons l’avenir
With our eyes on the future, we continuously expand and diversify our activities in the region. Mindful of maintaining a balance between development and conservation, we proceed at a thoughtful pace
We are dedicated to transforming the South-East region into a vibrant and contemporary living environment while safeguarding its authenticity. A living space where nature and sugar cane fields are never far away, where remnants of the past are seamlessly integrated into our developments to honour and preserve their memory.
Sustainable development
Committed to protecting our natural, scenic and historical assets, we are committed to preserving the region’s character and enhancing our heritage.
Environmental and heritage protection
Mindful of safeguarding our natural, scenic, and historical treasures, we make them central to our developments to preserve the unique charm of the region, thereby enhancing our heritage.
Integrity
Integrity is a fundamental value upon which build the trusting relationships we maintain with our employees, clients, and partners.
Loyalty and personal development
We are proud to count among our employees people who have spent their entire careers with the Group, as well as families who have been with us for several generations, alongside the talented young people who join us every year.
These strong ties contribute to the company’s longevity and its roots in the region.
We are also committed to fostering the growth of our employees and providing them with excellent opportunities for advancement within the Group.
Entrepreneurship and creativity
We encourage cross-functional collaboration, versatility, and proactivity among our employees to provide them with a fulfilling career path.
Team spirit and respect at work
We value respect for all our team members and for the work they do, because we believe this will lead to productive collaboration and the achievement of our goals.
Non-Executive Chairman
Group Chief Executive Officer
Non-Executive Independent Director
Non-Executive Independent Director
Non-Executive Independent Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Groupe Beau Vallon’s team of nearly 700 talented employees are committed to the development and progress of our company every day.
The expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication of our talents are among our key strengths. We support their growth and contribute to their fulfillment with the aim of growing together.
Born in 1955, Mr. Gérard Garrioch holds an MBA with distinction from the University of Surrey, UK, along with a BSc (First Class Honours) in Biochemistry from the University of Bath, UK. With 36 years of service, he played a pivotal role at the Cernol Group, serving as Executive Director until August 2017. Currently, he chairs ENL Commercial and Précigraph Ltd. He also served as President of the Association of Mauritian Manufacturers, Business Mauritius (formerly the Mauritius Employers Federation), and the Joint Economic Council. Mr. Garrioch has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Compagnie de Beau Vallon Ltée since June 2011.
Mr. Thierry Merven holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Local Development and Planning from the Institute of Regional Planning in Aix-en-Provence (France). Born in 1962, he is currently the Group Chief Executive Officer of Compagnie de Beau Vallon Ltée, Groupe Union, and Southern Cross Tourist Co Ltd. Beginning his career in France, he worked as an urban planner and environmental specialist from 1987 to 1996. Returning to Mauritius in 1996, he held key positions at Société de Traitement et d’Assainissement des Mascareignes Ltée (STAM) and IBL Environment Ltd. Entering the sugar sector in 2004, he assumed the role of Managing Director of Compagnie de Beau Vallon Limitée. Mr. Thierry Merven also chairs the Sugar Industry Pension Fund.
Born in 1956, Mr. Patrice de Spéville graduated in law from the Council of Legal Education School of Law in London and is a member of the Middle Temple. He also holds both a French bachelor’s and master’s degree in law. He has been a member of the Mauritius Bar since 1978. He served as President of the Mauritian Bar Association in 2008-2009 and was elevated to the rank of Senior Counsel in June 2010. He is responsible for the review New Bar Chronicle. He acts as legal advisor for various companies in the banking, industrial, hospitality, commercial, and financial sectors..
Sébastien Lavoipierre holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Natal (South Africa) and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School. He joined Les Gaz Industriels in 1998 as Production Director and subsequently held a senior management position at Ireland Blyth Limited from 2003 to 2006. He served as Project Manager for the MCFI Group from 2007 to 2008 and was the Business Development Manager for the Harel Mallac Group in 2009. In 2010, he was promoted to General Manager of the Chemical Division at Harel Mallac Group. Sébastien worked for Alteo for nearly ten years as Director of Operations for industrial activities in Mauritius. In September 2022, he joined Kagera Sugar in Tanzania as General Manager.
Born in 1963 Didier Maigrot holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Aix Marseille III, France. A notary since 1996, he also serves as a non-executive director of Tea Blenders Ltd.
Jacques Marrier d’Unienville, born in 1968, holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce. Before becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Société Usinière du Sud in 2005, he served as Managing Director of the Société de Traitement et d’Assainissement des Mascareignes. He has also been the Chief Executive Officer of Omnicane Limited since 2007 and chairs various boards within the Omnicane Group. Jacques served as President of the Mauritius Sugar Producers’ Association and the Syndicat des Sucres de Maurice.
Mr. Bertrand Thévenau was born in 1965. He holds a Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie in International Marketing from the University of Aix-en-Provence, France. He has primarily worked in the textile industry for the past 32 years. He currently serves as the CEO of Tropic Knits Group, a company within CIEL Group.
Born in 1955, Mr. Gérard Garrioch holds an MBA with distinction from the University of Surrey, UK, along with a BSc (First Class Honours) in Biochemistry from the University of Bath, UK. With 36 years of service, he played a pivotal role at the Cernol Group, serving as Executive Director until August 2017. Currently, he chairs ENL Commercial and Précigraph Ltd. He also served as President of the Association of Mauritian Manufacturers, Business Mauritius (formerly the Mauritius Employers Federation), and the Joint Economic Council. Mr. Garrioch has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Compagnie de Beau Vallon Ltée since June 2011.
Mr. Thierry Merven holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Local Development and Planning from the Institute of Regional Planning in Aix-en-Provence (France). Born in 1962, he is currently the Group Chief Executive Officer of Compagnie de Beau Vallon Ltée, Groupe Union, and Southern Cross Tourist Co Ltd. Beginning his career in France, he worked as an urban planner and environmental specialist from 1987 to 1996. Returning to Mauritius in 1996, he held key positions at Société de Traitement et d’Assainissement des Mascareignes Ltée (STAM) and IBL Environment Ltd. Entering the sugar sector in 2004, he assumed the role of Managing Director of Compagnie de Beau Vallon Limitée. Mr. Thierry Merven also chairs the Sugar Industry Pension Fund.
Born in 1956, Mr. Patrice de Spéville graduated in law from the Council of Legal Education School of Law in London and is a member of the Middle Temple. He also holds both a French bachelor’s and master’s degree in law. He has been a member of the Mauritius Bar since 1978. He served as President of the Mauritian Bar Association in 2008-2009 and was elevated to the rank of Senior Counsel in June 2010. He is responsible for the review New Bar Chronicle. He acts as legal advisor for various companies in the banking, industrial, hospitality, commercial, and financial sectors..
Sébastien Lavoipierre holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Natal (South Africa) and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School. He joined Les Gaz Industriels in 1998 as Production Director and subsequently held a senior management position at Ireland Blyth Limited from 2003 to 2006. He served as Project Manager for the MCFI Group from 2007 to 2008 and was the Business Development Manager for the Harel Mallac Group in 2009. In 2010, he was promoted to General Manager of the Chemical Division at Harel Mallac Group. Sébastien worked for Alteo for nearly ten years as Director of Operations for industrial activities in Mauritius. In September 2022, he joined Kagera Sugar in Tanzania as General Manager.
Born in 1963 Didier Maigrot holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Aix Marseille III, France. A notary since 1996, he also serves as a non-executive director of Tea Blenders Ltd.
Jacques Marrier d’Unienville, born in 1968, holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce. Before becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Société Usinière du Sud in 2005, he served as Managing Director of the Société de Traitement et d’Assainissement des Mascareignes. He has also been the Chief Executive Officer of Omnicane Limited since 2007 and chairs various boards within the Omnicane Group. Jacques served as President of the Mauritius Sugar Producers’ Association and the Syndicat des Sucres de Maurice.
Mr. Bertrand Thévenau was born in 1965. He holds a Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie in International Marketing from the University of Aix-en-Provence, France. He has primarily worked in the textile industry for the past 32 years. He currently serves as the CEO of Tropic Knits Group, a company within CIEL Group.