Krishna Bheenick has over 20+ years of insurance experience across Africa, UK, Europe and Asia.
He is currently Managing Director for Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) in Mauritius and also heads the ASR Captive Solutions team, providing turnkey solutions to organisations that want to setup Captives. that He Prior to joining ASR, Krishna was Senior Manager in Swan General’s Group Finance team in Mauritius, where he was responsible for capital management, business performance, governance, financial reporting, and controls of general and life insurance. A well established business partner and adviser with a strong commercial capability to achieve sustainable profitable growth, Krishna also held senior finance roles at XLCatlin (UK) and Munich Re of Africa and Mauritius.
Born in Mauritius and educated in the UK, Krishna is a Qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a BSc in Computer Science with Business and Management from the University of Manchester. Krishna is fluent in English and French.
Vasish holds an Engineering Degree from NIT, India, an MBA from University of Hull, UK and other professional certifications from World Bank, ICAO and Harvard Mentor. As Secretary General of the Insurers Association of Mauritius, Vasish is a member of various national and technical committees namely:
- Financial Services Consultative Council
- Technical Committee on Insurance and Pension
- National Task Force on AML/CFT
- National Road Safety Council
- Building Control Advisory Council
- National Health Accounts Committee
- Finance Sectoral Committee of the Human Resource Development Council
Vasish is currently also serving as Board/Council Member of the following organisations:
- Employees Welfare Fund where he is also the Chairperson of the Project Monitoring Committee
- Business Mauritius
- Secretary of the Africa Network of Insurers Association (ANIA), an AIO Body
In the past, Vasish has served as Board/Council Member of the following organisations :
- Mauritius Deposit Insurance Co. Ltd
- Board/Council Member of the University of Mauritius where he was also the Chairperson of the Budget and Infrastructure Committee
- Board member of the Financial Services Institute of Mauritius
He has also served as:
- UNDP National Consultant for Mauritius
- World Bank Country Officer for Mauritius and Seychelles
- Lead Consultant, Senior Manager and Executive Director of various key institutions in UK, Africa and India.
Ákos Tarcsay is Product Manager at Turbine, where he leads the development of innovative digital tools for cancer drug discovery. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Budapest University of Technology and Economics and brings deep experience from roles at Chemaxon and Gedeon Richter. Ákos specializes in translating scientific and customer needs into actionable product features for AI-driven platforms.
Mr. Toh Teck Kang is the Chief Product Officer of ANTlabs, a Singapore-based technology provider and leading innovator in hospitality network solutions. With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Toh has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge technologies that enhance the guest experience, from seamless high-speed internet connectivity to innovative guest-centric solutions like the SG 5 Gateway for secure and efficient network management in hotels and resorts worldwide.
In his role, Mr. Toh leads the strategic direction of ANTlabs’ hospitality product line, ensuring that solutions such as the SG 5 Gateway, known for its scalability and security, and the ASP Cloud, a cloud-based management platform for effortless network administration, meet the evolving needs of modern hospitality businesses. Under his guidance, ANTlabs has also introduced ANTlabsEzCast, a seamless TV casting solution that enhances in-room entertainment and allows hoteliers to offer personalized, value-added experiences to their guests.
Mr. Toh’s deep understanding of industry trends and customer needs ensures ANTlabs continues to deliver solutions that not only enhance guest satisfaction but also empower hotels to achieve rapid ROI while delivering exceptional digital experiences. His forward-thinking approach has made ANTlabs a trusted partner for hospitality leaders seeking innovative ways to elevate guest experiences and operational efficiency.
Nick has over 14 years of experience in the business intelligence industry with particular expertise in market sizing, competitive assessment, company strategy, and product management. He leads the development and content production of new and existing products within GlobalData’s Travel & Tourism business information division. He is responsible for ensuring the design, publication and delivery of market-leading content to a diverse client base in the travel & tourism sector including DMOs, airlines, hotels and consulting groups. He also supports sales and consulting teams by directly engaging with industry stakeholders to understand and fulfil their needs.
Philippe Amarante is the Managing Partner at Henley & Partners Middle East. Philippe has been advising private and institutional clients across industries, countries, and cultures for over 15 years as a successful business, relationship, and brand builder. Before his current role, he served as the Global Head of Brand and Group Marketing Strategy at Credit Suisse Group. Philippe is a strategic thinker who enjoys a hands-on approach, delivering results across board and governmental levels in complex and international environments. His interests include nascent technologies and emerging business models and related trends. Philippe also has experience in non-profit organizations and luxury, retail, and finance industries.
