Seychelles Perspectives

October 2026

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Selected Interviews

Geralda Desaubin, Minister for Industry and Enterprise, Republic of Seychelles

Appointed as minister for industry and enterprise in November 2025, Geralda Desaubin is driving a modernisation and digitalisation agenda aimed at diversifying Seychelles' economy beyond tourism and fisheries.

Vijay Patel, Owner, Vijay Construction

From nationalisation-era Seychelles to marine piling projects for the world's leading hospitality brands, Vijay Patel has spent 47 years building Vijay Construction on a simple formula.

Marie-May Jeremie, Minister for Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources, Republic of Seychelles

From renewable energy to the blue economy, Minister Marie-May Jeremie is steering Seychelles' sustainability agenda.

Gervais Moumou, Ambassador of Seychelles in the UAE

From bilateral diplomacy to investment facilitation, Ambassador Gervais Moumou is deepening Seychelles' ties with the UAE. Here, he explains how trust and long-term partnership are shaping the country's investment story.

Mariella buisson, CEO, postal services

From a traditional postal carrier to an Indian Ocean logistics hub, CEO Mariella Buisson explains how Seychelles Postal Services is repositioning itself as a trusted trade partner for UAE investors.

Adrian Mondon, CEO, SEYPEC

Since taking the helm in December 2025, Captain Adrian Mondon has set out to make state-owned oil company SEYPEC more visible across the Western Indian Ocean.

Anne Rosette, CEO, Seychelles investment board (SIB)

From foreign direct investment to green industry, Anne Rosette, CEO of the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB), is responsible for turning national policy into bankable projects for global investors.

Pierre Laporte, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment

As its economy diversifies, Seychelles is pursuing digital efficiency and infrastructure upgrades to strengthen its appeal to UAE investors.

Sebastien Pillay, Vice President of seychelles

Vice President Sebastien Pillay sets out the strategy to expand investor opportunity in Seychelles.
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