Hejilamanee Padachi, Senior Economist

Senior Economist | Mauritius Commercial Bank

Hejilamanee, a senior economist at Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) and alumna of the University of Cape Town, leads the Global and Regional Desk within the Strategy, Research & Development unit. She guides the bank’s analysis of African markets, keeping senior management and business lines informed of emerging trends and risks. In her role, she helps steer MCB’s approach to Africa’s diverse markets, highlighting opportunities, anticipating challenges, and supporting long-term, forward-looking growth ambitions.