11 October 2012

ICSA: President's medal awarded to Soodesh Jowaheer


ICSA is delighted to announce that Soodesh Jowaheer FCIS was presented with the President's medal in recognition of his services to the Institute at a special meeting held at Park Crescent on 18 October. Soodesh became an ICSA Associate in 1996 and a Fellow in 2005. Now a senior manager for Monsoon Capital in Washington, Soodesh was formerly a senior manager at the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius as well as the President and Secretary of the ICSA Mauritius branch. During his time in Mauritius, Soodesh had numerous dealings with regulators and the government and took every opportunity to promote ICSA and its qualifications. He is the longest serving member of ICSA's Professional Standards Committee, which ensures that ICSA's examinations are being marked to the same standard internationally. The President's medal is awarded annually for outstanding service to the Institute in the UK, Ireland and Associated Territories.

Past President Ron Rosenhead said 'This award is long overdue. Soodesh is a marvellous ambassador for our Institute and we are very pleased to be able to recognise his fantastic efforts on our behalf'

Soodesh said 'Over the years I've always tried to highlight the unique skillset of the Chartered Secretary and will continue to do so. It has been a pleasure to serve the Institute and I accept this award with much honour.'

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