Alexandre gained experience while working for an international bank where he contributed to several Leverage Buy Outs (LBOs), property structuring and syndicated transactions. 

He subsequently moved to head the credit and risk department of a South African finance house. There, he participated in the setting up of new ventures, in the acquisition of one of a leading asset rentals business from the largest Pan African bank, and in building the team of analysts across three jurisdictions. 

In 2018, he co-founded and successfully launched Fundkiss, Mauritius’ #1 crowdlending marketplace.  

Alexandre launched BYRD Consulting in 2019 with the aim to help businesses and their leadership teams lay strong foundations for their medium-term growth path.

After moving back to Mauritius in 1987, from South-Africa, where he qualified as a Metallurgical Engineer, he co-founded Pex Hydraulics Mauritius in 1994, which he sold in 2004 to try his hand at real estate development.  Always passionate about computers, management and leadership, in 2015, he started his new career as a Asana Partner first and then as a Management Consultant, helping entrepreneurs achieve what they want from their business. In 2020, he was also appointed Training Manager at VFS International, to train newly recruited Financial Advisers.  

Thierry’s purpose is to solve his clients’ problems.  As he loves saying: “The purpose of a business is to solve problems. The objective of a business is to make a profit. You achieve your objective by first fulfilling your purpose!”

Ludovic is a visionary entrepreneur and strategic innovation advisor who specializes in preparing businesses for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). 

His expertise lies in identifying opportunities for leveraging technology and innovation to drive growth and efficiency. 

As a Partner at Byrd Consulting, Ludovic’s approach is  centered around understanding the unique needs of each business and proposing tailored strategies that align with their objectives. 

His strategic insight and adaptability make him an invaluable partner for companies looking to stay ahead in the 4IR. 

In Ludovic’s words, “4IR is our breeze, innovation our sail. Let’s navigate this ocean of opportunities together.”

Ludovic began his career at PwC in the Transaction Services department, contributing to landmark M&A with a focus on hospitality and financial services. He then specialized in equity valuation for investee companies across Africa and Asia, supporting global private equity and venture capital audits.

Ludovic later joined a private equity fund, driving investments in infrastructure, agriculture, and hospitality projects in Africa. 

As co-founder and COO of Fundkiss, Mauritius’s first peer-to-peer lending platform, Ludovic facilitated capital raising efforts with angel investors and family offices while handling the operations of the company.

Jenipher Ncube is a strategic and purpose-driven Marketing Executive at Byrd & Partners, bringing a multidisciplinary background in social sciences and a passion for impactful storytelling. She blends creativity with strategic thinking to craft marketing initiatives that reflect the firm’s commitment to transformation, trust, and innovation.

Since 2021, Jenipher has worked across healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability sectors, supporting ventures that drive long-term value and systemic change. Her strength lies in learning agility and adaptability, enabling her to navigate complexity and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

At Byrd & Partners, Jenipher leads marketing efforts that deepen client engagement, strengthen the brand’s presence, and support business growth across leadership, digital, and financial transformation services. 

Mariam is in charge of our administration department. She is a detail-oriented and autonomous professional with over six years of experience in administration. She works diligently to make things run smoothly and help our organisation grow by managing the office, supporting HR functions and ensuring regulatory compliance.

She started her first job at  a local financial services company and got several promotions in her career by demonstrating a proven track record in streamlining workflows, managing high-value transactions and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

Mariam is currently pursuing an MBA with Specialisation in Financial Services at the University of Mauritius and holds a BSc (Hons) in Management (Minor: Entrepreneurship).