[7] Éric Guimbeau's was the CEO of Saint Aubin Ltée, a family-owned enterprise which was originally involved in sugar production before expanding into tourism and rum making.
After his death he was given the post humous title of Grand Officer of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GOSK) for his contribution to the economic development of Mauritius.
[8][9][10] On 3 March 2024, Eric Guimbeau was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle as part of a group of 8 motorbikes, travelling from Souillac and heading to Saint Aubin, when a car suddenly stopped in front of him along Royal Road, Union Ducray, forcing him to apply his brakes in an emergency.
This caused Eric Guimbeau to lose control of the motorcycle, and he landed on the bitumen before an oncoming Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) impacted his head.
An ambulance of Service d’Aide Médicale d’Urgence (SAMU) was called, and Eric Guimbeau was rushed to Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital in Rose Belle.