About Us

We don't just process transactions from a distance.

At OBAN, we provide structured middle-office support that enables your organisation to operate with greater efficiency, consistency, and control. By taking responsibility for key operational functions, we allow your internal teams to remain focused on growth, client service, and strategic delivery.

Our model is built around dedicated teams of trained professionals who are aligned to your business from the outset. They become familiar with your workflows, operate within your systems, and work to the standards, processes, and objectives that matter to your organisation.

Training sits at the core of our service delivery. Before supporting live operations, every professional assigned to your account is developed against your specific requirements, ensuring they are equipped to deliver accurate, reliable, and seamless support from day one.

Why we're different
Our Name & Mark

A heritage of connection, protection and strength.

The coastal town of Oban, Scotland

Why "OBAN"

The name is inspired by the coastal town of Oban in Scotland — the "Gateway to the Isles." It reflects connection, reliability and access. In the same way, OBAN is a trusted bridge between businesses and seamless middle-office operations.

Scottish thistles in bloom

Why the Thistle

Our logo draws on Scotland's national flower. By legend, the thistle once defended Scotland from a Norse invasion. As a symbol it represents protection, resilience and strength — the values behind our commitment to safeguarding client operations.

Our People

Led by 25+ years of international expertise.

Our leadership brings exposure from major global hubs — the UK, Jersey, France, Dubai, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Australia, India, Madagascar and Mauritius — fostering a culture of transparency and co-creation.

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Founder & CEO

Yomesh Appanah

FCCA · MBA (University of Hull, UK)

25+ years of post-graduate experience, including 15+ in managerial roles. Formerly Associate Director at Accenture Services (Mauritius), where he led teams of over 2,000 employees, with international assignments across France, the UK, Netherlands, Luxembourg, India and the UAE.

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Co-Founder

Dhanesh Maraye

FCCA · MSc Banking & Finance · CFA UK (ESG Investing)

A qualified accountant and corporate finance specialist with 25+ years across the UK and Mauritius. Formally authorised by financial regulators to lead licensed operations across stockbroking, investment management, advisory, vehicle financing and insurance.

Our Strategic Value Proposition

More than a supplier. A committed growth partner.

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Deep Transition & Operational Expertise

25+ years of international leadership to navigate complex migrations — service excellence from day one through rigorous process mapping and senior oversight.

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Speed & Scalability

Optimised for rapid resource mobilisation — the agility to ramp new projects or build specialised capabilities without compromising quality.

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Business Outcomes Focus

We align delivery with your commercial impact, moving beyond volume-based metrics to indicators that drive growth, efficiency and stability.

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Tech-Ready Infrastructure

Anchored by 100% nationwide fibre-optic coverage — a resilient backbone for seamless remote and home-based connectivity.

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Service lines
Part of the NiS Africa Group

One group. Four capabilities. Infinite leverage.

Oban Academy is the middle-office delivery centre within an integrated ecosystem that designs, operates, educates and advises — under one ownership structure.

Advisory

NiS Africa (Mauritius) Ltd

Strategic advisory, governance, corporate finance and capital raising — the nerve centre.

Middle Office

Oban Academy

Scalable outsourcing for Fund Administration, Corporate Treasury and FP&A.

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Talent

Oban Education

UK-accredited degrees and courses — the pipeline that powers our operations.

Consulting

Bean Tree Partners

Fractional CFO services, financial modelling and capital-raising support.

Next Step

Let's build something smart, structured and impactful — together.

You have a project, a business need. We have a team in place, accredited by internationally recognised academic standards. Let's pilot together.

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