CEO Das Mootanah Bids Adieu after 6 Yrs at Metro Express

Dr. Das Mootanah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metro Express Ltd, has announced his resignation after six years at the helm of the company.

“After 6 years at the helm of Metro Express Ltd, I have been recently offered a new opportunity and, after much reflection, will be moving on to new horizons,” Dr. Mootanah wrote on his Facebook page on Tuesday, June 25, evening.

In his post, Dr. Mootanah expressed pride in the company’s achievements, including the completion of the biggest and most complex infrastructure project in Mauritius within record time and budget.

“Very proud of our achievements at MEL, including delivering the biggest and most complex infrastructure project in Mauritius within record time and budget.

We successfully completed Phase 1 in October 2019 and commercial operations began in January 2020, followed by the delivery of the other phases up to Phase 3 in January 2023.

The metro has been fully operational for over a year, serving thousands of people daily,” he wrote.

Dr. Mootanah also highlighted the company’s sustainability initiatives, including the development of the multidisciplinary Ebene Recreational Park, multiple social parks along the alignment, and the solar project.

“Through the Metro Express project, a new Engineering and Innovation Era emerged, providing transferable skills in engineering, project management, innovative leadership, change management, risk management, stakeholder management, collaborative working techniques, integrated operations planning, assurance, and asset maintenance,” he stated.

Dr. Mootanah credited the project with creating a great team of experienced senior railway professionals who would continue to lead the mission forward.

“I want to express my gratitude to the staff of Metro Express, the Board, Honourable Minister Ganoo and the Honourable Prime Minister for the trust over the last 6 years. Together, we developed the Metro Express project into a successful endeavour that is internationally acclaimed,” he wrote.

Dr. Mootanah concluded his post by expressing his gratitude for having served the country and led his team in addressing many challenges successfully.

“It is of course with a heavy heart that I will be bidding farewell to everyone whom I have worked with day and night to make this project a success amongst so many challenges. Thanks,” he wrote.

The hashtag #metro #MetroExpress #development #infrastructure #transport #innovation #sustainability #civilengineering was included in his post.

Source: Defi Media