East Indies celebrates 15th anniversary |25 July 2023
The East Indies Company, which was founded in 2008, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. East Indies offers some 455 products to the Seychellois market and so far is proud to employ 91% Seychellois.
East Indies offers a diverse selection of old and new world wines, and a wide variety of renowned spirits. They represent and build wines, beers and ciders, spirits, non-alcoholic wine brands from all over the world, by adding value through relationship building, hands-on training, world class storage facilities, prompt delivery and personalised service. The company also markets the local rum Vasco.
Chief executive Stephane Rose noted that “we had a vision to provide the people of Seychelles with the best quality wines and spirits. We wanted to create a company that was not just about making profits but also about making a positive impact on the community. I am proud to say that we have achieved our vision, and we have done so with the help of all the staff”.
East Indies has also contributed towards the community. Mr Rose shared that the company has sponsored many local events and supported many local causes, in sports and cultural events. “East Indies remains a company with a high percentage of Seychellois staff and we want to keep this trend. We still have a lot to do. Our success is not just measured in terms of financial gains and we are looking towards a bright future for the company. We must continue to innovate and adapt to the changing market conditions. We must also continue to uphold our values of quality, integrity, and responsibility. We thank our loyal customers for their continuous beliefs in East Indies,” noted the CEO.
The journey for East Indies has not been easy as it had to face many challenges, especially during the last pandemic. The general sales manager, Jady Servina, and the general finance manager, Guy Agrippine, shared that “It was not an easy time as we had to take care of our staff and also we launched our online store during that time. We had to innovate as there was restriction in movement and to avoid customers coming to us, we decided to offer this service of home delivery to our clients. Until now, this service is still being heavily used and we have built up a loyal customer base”.
Indeed, this is perhaps the principal reason why East Indies is loved, rather than merely liked. It is obsessed with seemingly tiny details because it is precisely such details that set it apart from others and make the company truly worth trusting.
East Indies offers brands from all over the world and a first-class service for those who want the best.
East Indies strongly believes that people should be responsible drinkers and they should not drive if they are drunk.
Vidya Gappy
Photos: Contributed
