Mauritius central bank names Googoolye new governor

PORT LOUIS: The Mauritius central bank has appointed Yandraduth Googoolye as its new governor, Googoolye said on Tuesday.

"I have been appointed by the president of the republic on the recommendations of the prime minister," Googoolye told Reuters.

Googoolye, an experienced banking executive, has served as First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Mauritius since July 2006. He replaces Ramesh Basant Roi whose three-year term ends this year.

Googoolye joined the Bank of Mauritius in 1985 and has occupied several positions over the years, including director of banking supervision, director of operations and director of the budgeting and payments system.