About Inicia
Incorporated by Jean-Baptiste Wiehe and Bernard Montocchio, Inicia is a leading company in the distribution of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), particularly in the egg sector since 1978. With a consistent year-on-year growth in market share for chicken production, Inicia is an established leader in the poultry industry.
This diversification has strategically positioned Inicia as a significant player in both the Agro-Industry and the Food Distribution sectors in Mauritius.
Inicia’s comprehensive range of food brands is widely available across all supermarkets on the island of Mauritius, as well as in most neighbourhood stores and local markets.
Timeline




Founders
JEAN BAPTISTE WIEHE
Director & Founder
BERNARD MONTOCCHIO
Director & Founder
bOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Mr Jean Baptiste WIEHE
CHAIRMAN & NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jean Baptiste has over forty years’ experience in the agro-industry and has held various managerial positions, namely Production Manager at Food and Allied Industries Ltd and Diversification Officer at the Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture.
Mr Bernard MONTOCCHIO
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bernard holds a Higher National Diploma in Agricultural marketing & Business Administration and has over 40 years’ experience in aviculture.
Mr Jean Baptiste WIEHE
CHAIRMAN & NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jean Baptiste has over forty years’ experience in the agro-industry and has held various managerial positions, namely Production Manager at Food and Allied Industries Ltd and Diversification Officer at the Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture.
Mr Bernard MONTOCCHIO
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bernard holds a Higher National Diploma in Agricultural marketing & Business Administration and has over 40 years’ experience in aviculture.
Mr Emmanuel WIEHE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Emmanuel holds a Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Africa and Higher National Certificate in Poultry Production from the Scottish Agricultural College. He joined the Company in June 1999 as Farm Manager and held the position of Production Manager for several years before his appointment as General Manager in July 2011 and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in June 2013.
Mr Hedley BALANCY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hedley holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing & Management from the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK. He joined the Company as Accountant in September 1987 and currently occupies the post of Finance and Administrative Manager.
Mr Johann MONTOCCHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Johann holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing & Management) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) International from the University of Curtin in Australia. He joined the Company in November 2012 as Business Development Officer.
Mr Guillaume CHASTEAU DE BALYON
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Guillaume holds a Diploma in Marketing management as well as general management program certificate done with Essec Business School. He is currently the General Manager of Fortek Group of Companies.
Mr David MONTOCCHIO
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. He is currently the Head of Finance for Les Villas de Bel Ombre Ltée, the promoter of Heritage Villas Valriche.
bOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr Emmanuel WIEHE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Emmanuel holds a Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Africa and Higher National Certificate in Poultry Production from the Scottish Agricultural College. He joined the Company in June 1999 as Farm Manager and held the position of Production Manager for several years before his appointment as General Manager in July 2011 and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in June 2013.
Mr Hedley BALANCY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hedley holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing & Management from the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK. He joined the Company as Accountant in September 1987 and currently occupies the post of Finance and Administrative Manager.
Mr Johann MONTOCCHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Johann holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing & Management) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) International from the University of Curtin in Australia. He joined the Company in November 2012 as Business Development Officer.
Mr Guillaume CHASTEAU DE BALYON
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Guillaume holds a Diploma in Marketing management as well as general management program certificate done with Essec Business School. He is currently the General Manager of Fortek Group of Companies.
Mr David MONTOCCHIO
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. He is currently the Head of Finance for Les Villas de Bel Ombre Ltée, the promoter of Heritage Villas Valriche.
Our solid MANAGEMENT TEAM
EMMANUEL WIEHE
Chief Executive Officer
BRUNO FLORENS
Marketing Manager
JOHANN MONTOCCHIO
Business Developer Officer
DAVID MONTOCCHIO
Business Developer Officer
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Alleviation of poverty through a close partnership with NGOs and empowerment of vulnerable groups through sharing of knowledge are important values and focus areas for Inicia. Inicia has proudly supported these organisations in the last financial year:
- Aid Action
- Association d'Alphabetisation de Fatima
- Caritas Ile Maurice
- Eco Sud - Lagon Bleu
- Jean Eon RCA
- La Maison Verte
- Mission verte
- PAWS
- SOS Child Village
- Mauritian Wild Life - Pink Pigeon Conservation
- Foodwise