Meet Our Core Team
At the heart of our success is a dynamic team of seasoned professionals with deep expertise in research, consulting, strategy development, and business facilitation across the African continent. Our core team brings decades of experience, cross-sector insights, and an unwavering commitment to helping our clients succeed. Straconsult also boasts 22 correspondent consultants across Africa.
L. Amédée Darga
Managing Director
Stéphanie Tranquille
Head of Research and
Consulting
Denis Maurel
Business Development
Officer
Preesha Auchoybur
Research Manager
Christopher Apollon
Fieldwork Coordinator
Our Strategic Partners
We are proud to collaborate with a network of distinguished legal and regulatory professionals whose expertise enhances the depth and quality of our advisory services. Our partners bring global experience, specialized knowledge, and a strong commitment to supporting business growth and compliance in Africa and beyond.
Nirupa Narayen Couacaud
Nirupa worked as General Counsel to the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius and as a Consultant in AML/CFT at the Financial Intelligence Unit of Mauritius. Her career spans over two decades and includes having held senior compliance roles in leading international law firms in London. Nirupa is admitted to the Bar of England and Wales since 2001 as well as being admitted to the Bar of Mauritius since 2003. While in practice she has also led litigation for the Financial Services Commission and conducted litigation before all courts of law as a State Counsel in Mauritius.
Varnee Patten
Barrister at Law in Mauritius and Admitted as Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand, Varnee has a rich career as Corporate Lawyer in the financial sector in Mauritius for over 15 years. She has also been a lecturer in law for the past decade. She is currently the founder and Head of VPR Chambers since 2024.
Nityesh P.Peetumber
Nityesh P. Peetumber is a Mauritius-based Barrister at Law (Inner Temple), commercial Mediator and International Trade Specialist. He holds a DSJ and two LLMs in international business law, trade, and dispute resolution. Mr. Peetumber has over 10 years practised in Mauritius as. He has worked extensively on drafting the various manuals required as well as the PPM and supplementals as required, and has also acted as approved compliance officer for several funds and investment schemes.
