As part of its commitment to driving sustainable growth across Africa and reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution in Mauritius and across the continent, Absa Mauritius is pleased to announce a series of strategic senior appointments across key business and support functions.
These appointments underscore our ambition to deliver client-focused solutions, enhance regional expertise, and contribute to sustainable development across Africa.
This approach strengthens leadership, drives innovation, and supports the evolving needs of clients in a rapidly changing market. The ability of Absa Mauritius to attract top talent in a highly competitive industry underscores its standing as an accredited “Top Employer 2025” by the Top Employer Institute.
Key appointments
Christine Orono
Appointed Head of Human Capital, effective September 2025.
Christine is a seasoned People and Culture practitioner with over 30 years of experience across banking, insurance, hospitality, and telecommunications. She has held senior HR leadership roles across Kenya, South Africa, and the UK, and played a pivotal role in the transition from Barclays to Absa. Christine will lead the Bank’s people strategy, culture transformation, and talent development agenda to support growth across markets.
Dave Khelawon
Appointed Head of Debt, Wholesale Banking, effective July 2025.
Dave brings over two decades of international banking experience across Australia, the UAE, and Mauritius. He will spearhead strategic financing initiatives, leveraging his expertise in corporate and acquisition finance to support regional expansion and cross-border client solutions.
Christine May Gibson
Appointed Head – Global Business and Financial Institutions Group, Wholesale Banking, effective October 2025.
Christine is a seasoned investment and corporate finance professional with a strong track record in sustainable finance and infrastructure transactions across Africa, the UK, and the Middle East. She will lead strategic partnerships and institutional client growth across Pan-African markets.
Kailash Ramtohul
Appointed Head of Cash, Wholesale Banking, effective September 2025.
Kailash brings extensive experience in transaction banking and corporate structuring. He will drive innovation in liquidity and cash management solutions, supporting regional corporates and cross-border operations
Kirsten Prangley
Appointed Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate and Investment Banking, effective March 2025.
Kirsten is an experienced Banking lawyer having held various senior legal leadership positions at Standard Bank in South Africa and, more recently, as General Counsel for GRIT. Kirsten brings a wealth of legal expertise in the field of Corporate and Investment Banking in South Africa, Mauritius and pan-Africa. Her appointment reflects the growing strength of the in-house legal team as a leading enabler of complex Corporate and Investment Banking transactions, both locally and regionally.
Sanjana Kissoondharry
Appointed Head of Financial Crime Compliance / MLRO, effective October 2025.
Sanjana has over 17 years of experience in compliance and governance across multiple jurisdictions. She will lead the Bank’s financial crime compliance strategy, ensuring robust regulatory adherence and risk management across markets.
Ravin Dajee, Managing Director of Absa Mauritius, added: “At Absa Mauritius, we pride ourselves on attracting top talent and providing a platform that celebrates diversity and inclusion. As a Top Employer 2025 certified organisation, we are confident that these leaders will make a high-impact contribution to our Pan-African growth ambitions. We are delighted to welcome them to the Absa family and wish them every success in their new roles.”
