Koshik Reesaul
Koshik Reesaul is a Mauritian civil engineer, transport executive, academic lecturer, and legal professional. He has held senior leadership positions in land-transport regulation, contributed to the early development of Mauritius’s light-rail initiative, worked extensively in procurement and governance, and later qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand.[1]
He is also referred to in some media archives as Koshick or Kaushik Reesaul.
Early life and education
Reesaul completed his secondary education at Royal College Curepipe.[2]
He holds a Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Mauritius and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of London.[3] He later completed a Master of Laws (LLM) from Edu Effective Business School.[4]
He also holds qualifications in arbitration, mediation, UNCITRAL processes, conciliation, and dispute-resolution frameworks.[5]
Engineering and public-sector career
Early engineering work (1991–1998)
Reesaul held various roles in hydraulic surveys, structural design, transportation studies, and site management in both public and private engineering organisations.[6]
Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit (1998–2012; 2015)
He served as Chief Engineer within the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit (TMRSU), leading traffic management programmes, road-safety audits, transport modelling, traffic-signal optimisation, and mobility studies.[7]
Road Development Authority (2005–2007)
Reesaul provided traffic engineering expertise for national road decongestion initiatives and contributed to PPP frameworks for strategic road-infrastructure projects.[8]
Mass Transit Unit – Head of Unit (2012–2013)
He directed mass-transit policy development, preliminary alignment studies, and regulatory preparation supporting the modernisation of Mauritius’s public-transport systems.[9]
Chief Executive Officer – Mauritius Land Transport Authority (2013–2015)
As CEO of the MLTA, Reesaul oversaw the establishment and operationalisation of the authority and led the initiation and technical development of the Mauritius Light Rail Transit Project.[10]
His responsibilities included:
- feasibility studies and alignment-design coordination
- collaboration with the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE)[11]
- application of FIDIC Red and Silver Book principles
- commercial discussions with international contractors including Afcons Infrastructure Ltd (India)[12]
National Land Transport Authority (2015–2025)
Reesaul served as Road Transport Commissioner and later Officer-in-Charge of the NLTA.[13]
His responsibilities included:
- regulation of vehicle-inspection and roadworthiness systems
- public-transport regulatory enforcement
- digitalisation of licensing and transport services
- route-reengineering for Metro Express integration
- multi-agency coordination on land-transport policy
His early-retirement request was publicly recorded in April 2025.[14]
Chairman – Urban Transport Program Secretariat (2010–2025)
He chaired the Urban Transport Program Secretariat, coordinating long-term multimodal planning and Metro Express interface policies between national, municipal, and district authorities.[15]
Academic work
Reesaul has lectured at the University of Mauritius, the University of Technology Mauritius, and Middlesex University Mauritius.[16]
He has taught:
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Transport and logistics (CILT programmes)
He is also the author of the book Traffic Tailgating, available at the University of Mauritius Library.[17]
Legal career
In 2024, Reesaul was called to the Bar at the High Court of New Zealand as a Barrister and Solicitor.[18] In 2025, he pre-retired from public service to undertake pupillage at 5 St James Court (Ravindra Chetty Chambers).[19]
Professional affiliations
Reesaul holds several senior designations:[20]
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT)
- Fellow, Mauritius Institute of Directors (FIoD)
- Fellow, Institute of Transportation Engineers (FITE)
- Fellow, Chartered Management Institute (FCMI)
- Fellow, American Association of Project Managers (FAAPM)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng India), Institution of Engineers (India)
- Registered Professional Civil Engineer (Mauritius)
- Private Investigator, Association of British Investigators (ABI-UK)
See also
- Metro Express (Mauritius)
- Road transport in Mauritius
- Road Development Authority (Mauritius)
References
- ↑ "Koshick Reesaul aux commandes de la Mauritius Land Transport Authority". L'Express. 30 July 2013.
- ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — Education Summary". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — Academic Qualifications". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — Academic Qualifications". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — Professional Certifications". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — Professional Experience". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — TMRSU Experience". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — RDA Experience". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — MTU Experience". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Koshick Reesaul is Mauritius Land Transport Authority CEO". Business Mega. 31 July 2013.
- ↑ "Metro Express (Mauritius) – Project Background".
- ↑ "Mauritius Metro Express Project". Railway Technology.
- ↑ "Les services de la NLTA seront entièrement informatisés". MBC Radio. 29 June 2024.
- ↑ "National Land Transport Authority : une «early retirement» pour le commissaire Kaushik Reesaul". Défi Media. 8 April 2025.
- ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — UTPS Role". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — Academic Roles". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Traffic Tailgating — Library Record". University of Mauritius. Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Admission Records — NZ High Court". New Zealand legal registry. Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — Legal Career". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Curriculum Vitae — Professional Affiliations". Personal CV (archived). Missing or empty
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