The reputation for quality, which Mackwoods has grown to enjoy, is built upon the foundation of sincere effort, resilience, intelligent direction and skilful execution facets of the vision of the late Mrs. Sriyani Nonis, Chairperson of Mackwoods Group of Companies, who successfully led Mackwoods over a period of 40 years, having been actively involved in the business for many years prior to that. A Barrister-at-Law by profession, she brought with her, a wealth of management experience in diverse areas including shipping, the hospitality trade, travel, healthcare, plantations, education and information technology.

Under her stewardship, Mackwoods investments is human capital and community, process engineering and modernization, environmental and diversification initiatives, have been rewarded through international and local benchmarks of quality and excellence, whilst always maintaining her deep caring for the community.