Mr. Marie Michel Eddy Lareine
Nationality: Mauritian
Country of Residence: Mauritius
Organisation or affiliation: La Sentinelle Ltd
Position: IT Director
Brief Motivation
I am honored to nominate Mr. Eddy Lareine for the AFRINIC Board. With over 20 years of progressive experience in IT, project management, and governance, Eddy brings the technical expertise and leadership qualities essential to guide AFRINIC through its current challenges.
Eddy currently serves as Director of Information Technology at La Sentinelle Ltd, where he has successfully aligned IT infrastructure with strategic business goals, implemented cost-saving private cloud solutions, and enhanced digital platforms leading to revenue growth. His ability to balance innovation, risk management, and compliance demonstrates the strategic vision needed at the Board level.
He holds advanced academic qualifications in Computing and internationally recognized certifications including PMP, CRISC, CGEIT, AWS and Google Cloud Architect, and ITIL. Beyond his professional roles, Eddy has demonstrated governance expertise as a former member of the AFRINIC Governance Committee (2021–2022), where he advised the Board and community on governance matters, and as Vice President, Membership of PMI Mauritius Chapter.
Eddy is a results-driven leader with proven experience in technology, governance, and community service. His deep commitment to transparency, accountability, and the sustainable growth of Africa’s internet infrastructure makes him a highly suitable candidate to serve on the AFRINIC Board.
Professional Background
Mr. Eddy Lareine is an accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience in systems administration, project management, IT governance, and executive leadership. His career reflects consistent achievements in aligning technology with business strategy, managing risk, and driving innovation.
Eddy is currently Director of Information Technology at La Sentinelle Ltd, a leading media group in Mauritius. He oversees IT strategy, infrastructure, and compliance, ensuring technology supports business growth. He successfully implemented a private cloud solution, reducing costs by 40% while improving efficiency, and introduced a PABX system that cut communication expenses by 60%. He also enhanced website performance, directly contributing to increased revenue.
Previously, he served as IT Project Manager at La Sentinelle, where he led projects to modernize systems, reduce hosting costs, and implement ERP and accounting solutions. His early career as Reservation Supervisor provided a foundation in leadership and process optimization.
Eddy holds a BSc (Hons) in Computing from Anglia Ruskin University and advanced diplomas in Computer Studies. He is highly certified, with credentials including PMP, CRISC, CGEIT, AWS Solutions Architect (Associate and Professional), Google Cloud Professional Architect, ITIL Practitioner, PRINCE2 Foundation, and Scrum Master. This combination highlights his expertise in governance, risk management, and cloud technologies.
Beyond his corporate career, Eddy actively contributes to professional communities. He serves as Vice President, Membership of the PMI Mauritius Chapter and previously sat on the AFRINIC Governance Committee (2021–2022), where he advised the Board and community on governance matters.
Eddy’s blend of technical depth, governance experience, and leadership makes him uniquely qualified to support AFRINIC’s mission of fostering a resilient and inclusive Internet in Africa.