Rohit Ramnawaz
Director-General, Mauritius Revenue Authority
Mr. Rohit Ramnawaz is a seasoned financial expert with over 35 years of experience in the fields of banking, taxation, finance and international business. He assumed office as Director-General of the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) in July 2025, bringing with him a wealth of leadership experience and a strategic vision for modernizing tax administration in Mauritius.
Mr. Ramnawaz is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Huddersfield in the United Kingdom.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Ramnawaz has held several senior leadership positions. He has served as Independent Non-Executive Director of SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd from 2006 to 2014, during which he played a key role in reinforcing the bank’s corporate governance framework and regional oversight. He has also acted as Finance Director for a group with presence in more than 15 countries.
In the public sector, Mr. Ramnawaz was appointed Chairman of Mauritius Duty Free Paradise (MDFP) in 2011 and then as Chairman of Airports of Mauritius Ltd (AML) and Airport Terminal Operations Limited (ATOL) in 2013, where he contributed to the enhancement of institutional oversight and infrastructural development. More recently, in April 2025, he was appointed Chairman of SBM Holdings Ltd, but he stepped down from this position in July 2025 to dedicate himself fully to his new role as Director-General of the MRA.
As Director-General of the MRA, Mr. Ramnawaz brings a people-centric approach to tax administration, emphasizing transparency, digital transformation, and taxpayer engagement. Under his leadership, the MRA aims to align more closely with international standards, leveraging new technologies and data analytics to improve compliance and service delivery. He is also committed to enhancing Mauritius’s global reputation through cooperation with institutions such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), International Monetary Fund (IMF), Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), World Customs Organization (WCO) and the World Bank.
Mr. Ramnawaz’s leadership is defined by strategic foresight, ethical governance and a steadfast commitment to national development. His appointment marks a new chapter for the MRA, focused on innovation, inclusivity and excellence.
In his capacity as Director-General of the MRA, Mr. Ramnawaz also serves as Chairman of CATA and as a Council Member of ATAF, with both mandates extending until 2027.
Mr. Rohit Ramnawaz’s Leadership heralds a New Era of Innovation
The appointment of Mr. Rohit Ramnawaz as Director-General of the MRA marks a new chapter filled with promise and forward-looking vision.
Since taking office on July 8, 2025, Mr. Ramnawaz has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment by personally visiting all departments, engaging with directors, assistant directors, section heads, team leaders and staff.
His genuine approach reassuring staff of his trust in their abilities and emphasizing the importance of listening sets a tone of unity and confidence. Believing that proximity and communication are key to success, he inspires a culture of inclusivity and innovation. Under his leadership, MRA is poised to embrace digitalization and leverage technological advancements, ensuring resilience and agility in a rapidly evolving tax landscape.
Mr. Ramnawaz’s vision is not only about adapting to change but leading it, inspiring staff to innovate and excel, and ultimately driving the organization toward greater efficiency and impact.