Vice President

Ahmed Afif

Vice President of Seychelles

1992
University of Warwick graduate
30+
Years of financial expertise
2020
VP, economic leadership

Early Life & Foundation

Born 6 January 1967, married with one child. Raised with values of education, hard work, and public service.

Technical Education

Educated at the Polytechnic (1987), building the practical skills foundation for an analytical career.

University of Warwick

BSc in MORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics & Economics) in 1992 — the quantitative grounding for economic and financial leadership.

Biography

Early Life & Foundation

Born 6 January 1967, married with one child. Raised with strong values of education, hard work, and public service.

Education & Technical Foundation

Educated at the Polytechnic (1987), then earned a BSc in MORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics & Economics) from the University of Warwick in 1992 — a quantitative grounding for later economic and financial leadership.

Professional Journey

Started as a Clerk at the Central Bank of Seychelles, then advanced through roles in Industry, Finance, and offshore regulation (SIBA). Served as Chairman of Nouvobanq and Seychelles Savings Bank, advising government on macroeconomic and fiscal reform. Elected to the National Assembly for Anse Etoile in 2018 and served as Deputy Speaker before being selected as Vice President on 27 October 2020.

Vice Presidential Leadership

Oversees economic strategy, fiscal policy, and financial-market regulation. Champions evidence-based reform to enhance competitiveness and sustainable growth, and leads digital modernisation of government services — making them more efficient, accessible, and accountable.

Milestones

  1. Early career
    Central Bank Foundation

    Started as a Clerk at the Central Bank of Seychelles, gaining firsthand experience in monetary policy and financial regulation.

  2. Professional growth
    Industry & Finance

    Advanced through roles in Industry, Finance, and offshore regulation (SIBA).

  3. Leadership
    Banking Chair

    Served as Chairman of Nouvobanq and Seychelles Savings Bank.

  4. 2018–2020
    Political Leadership

    Elected to National Assembly for Anse Etoile and served as Deputy Speaker before being selected as Vice President.

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