A Wealth of
Knowledge and Experience
A Wealth of
Knowledge and Experience
The Bellerive Group spun off from the Stenham Group of companies and has expertise and track record that can be traced back to the start of the 20th Century.
Stenham was founded as a confirming house and buying agent, and gradually evolved into a trade finance, wealth management and investment business over the course of a century. The trade finance and lending division was sold to Bellerive in 2011 and forms part of the core of the Bellerive Group.
Stenham was founded as a confirming house and buying agent, and gradually evolved into a trade finance, wealth management and investment business over the course of a century. The trade finance and lending division was sold to Bellerive in 2011 and forms part of the core of the Bellerive Group.
Although Bellerive Mauritius is more recently established, the leadership is made up of experienced industry thought leaders who make it their mission to offer clients up-to-date advice and meaningful solutions for modern challenges.
The executive management team has in excess of 60 years’ experience in the financial services industry, including hands-on experience in the areas of asset management, private equity, wealth advisory, international and private banking, insurance and fiduciary services.
The executive management team has in excess of 60 years’ experience in the financial services industry, including hands-on experience in the areas of asset management, private equity, wealth advisory, international and private banking, insurance and fiduciary services.
Meet Our Team
Learn from the Best
The Directors of Bellerive Mauritius are qualified professionals with track records that speak for themselves and expertise gained over successive years in international financial services.
Our operational staff provide a friendly and professional service to our clients, and are supported by efficient systems and strong risk, compliance, legal and tax teams.
Our operational staff provide a friendly and professional service to our clients, and are supported by efficient systems and strong risk, compliance, legal and tax teams.
Vaughan graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Law (LLB) degrees. Starting his career in the mining industry, Vaughan then settled in financial services where he has more than twenty-five years of business experience at a senior level, mainly in the international sphere. Vaughan was Chief Executive Officer of the Cim Financial Services Group, one of the largest financial services providers in Mauritius, spanning consumer finance, leasing, insurance, asset management, stock broking and global services. In his career, Vaughan has served as a director of UAL Investment Planning Services (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of UAL Merchant Bank Ltd, CEO of Ansbacher South Africa, the initial Private Banking arm of FirstRand Bank Ltd, director of RMB Trust Services Jersey Ltd and Ansbacher Trust Services (Jersey) Ltd, Director of International and Private Banking for Southern and East Africa at Barclays Wealth and Director of Barclays Asset Management Ltd, (South Africa).
Vaughan HeberdenExecutive Director
Vaughan HeberdenExecutive Director
Vaughan graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Law (LLB) degrees. Starting his career in the mining industry, Vaughan then settled in financial services where he has more than twenty-five years of business experience at a senior level, mainly in the international sphere. Vaughan was Chief Executive Officer of the Cim Financial Services Group, one of the largest financial services providers in Mauritius, spanning consumer finance, leasing, insurance, asset management, stock broking and global services. In his career, Vaughan has served as a director of UAL Investment Planning Services (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of UAL Merchant Bank Ltd, CEO of Ansbacher South Africa, the initial Private Banking arm of FirstRand Bank Ltd, director of RMB Trust Services Jersey Ltd and Ansbacher Trust Services (Jersey) Ltd, Director of International and Private Banking for Southern and East Africa at Barclays Wealth and Director of Barclays Asset Management Ltd, (South Africa).
Merrick is the founder and CEO of the Bellerive Group. Merrick was head of Stenham’s Business Finance division (the predecessor of Bellerive Finance) for more than a decade and worked extensively with the company’s private client network. Merrick is holds a B.Comm from the University of Natal and qualified as a Chartered Accountant (SA) in 1981, while serving articles at Arthur Andersen. He began his career in commerce, before immigrating to the UK in 1988. Merrick is a member of the ICAEW and SAICA.
Merrick Wolman Non-Executive Director
Merrick Wolman Non-Executive Director
Merrick is the founder and CEO of the Bellerive Group. Merrick was head of Stenham’s Business Finance division (the predecessor of Bellerive Finance) for more than a decade and worked extensively with the company’s private client network. Merrick is holds a B.Comm from the University of Natal and qualified as a Chartered Accountant (SA) in 1981, while serving articles at Arthur Andersen. He began his career in commerce, before immigrating to the UK in 1988. Merrick is a member of the ICAEW and SAICA.
Alastair has spent his career in financial services, in senior management positions for the last twenty years. Alastair has significant experience in banking and insurance, hedge fund management and private equity. He has latterly specialized in advising SADC based high net worth individuals and institutional clients in international structuring and, particularly, with regard to cross border trade. Alastair has significant experience in assisting corporates and individuals in establishing structures in Mauritius, the Seychelles and the Channel Islands and is well versed in the capabilities of Mauritius as an international financial centre. Alastair’s drive, energy and passion for financial services are valued by his many clients and business associates
Alastair NairnExecutive Director
Alastair NairnExecutive Director
Alastair has spent his career in financial services, in senior management positions for the last twenty years. Alastair has significant experience in banking and insurance, hedge fund management and private equity. He has latterly specialized in advising SADC based high net worth individuals and institutional clients in international structuring and, particularly, with regard to cross border trade. Alastair has significant experience in assisting corporates and individuals in establishing structures in Mauritius, the Seychelles and the Channel Islands and is well versed in the capabilities of Mauritius as an international financial centre. Alastair’s drive, energy and passion for financial services are valued by his many clients and business associates
Junaid is an ACCA-qualified accountant and holds a degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Mauritius. Over the past 14 years, Junaid has gained significant experience in fund administration and leadership in the financial services industry. He has evolved through roles at major management companies; IFS (now Sanne Group), Cim Global (now IQEQ), Deutsche Bank and, prior to joining Bellerive, he was General Manager at Harel Mallac Global. In 2016, Junaid was one of the few young Mauritian leaders selected to participate in the US State Department’s Young African Leadership Initiative at the Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA as a Mandela Washington Fellow. Junaid also serves as the Head of Regulations at the Mauritius Africa Fintech Hub and is active in this field.
Junaid Udhin Executive Director
Junaid Udhin Executive Director
Junaid is an ACCA-qualified accountant and holds a degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Mauritius. Over the past 14 years, Junaid has gained significant experience in fund administration and leadership in the financial services industry. He has evolved through roles at major management companies; IFS (now Sanne Group), Cim Global (now IQEQ), Deutsche Bank and, prior to joining Bellerive, he was General Manager at Harel Mallac Global. In 2016, Junaid was one of the few young Mauritian leaders selected to participate in the US State Department’s Young African Leadership Initiative at the Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA as a Mandela Washington Fellow. Junaid also serves as the Head of Regulations at the Mauritius Africa Fintech Hub and is active in this field.
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