Sherin Naiken
| Sherin Naiken | |
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Sherin Naiken at the launch of the Sesel sa! video competition in 2016 | |
| Born |
Sherin Naiken March 30, 1984 Anse Royale, Mahé, Seychelles |
| Nationality | Seychellois |
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| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Employer | Seychelles Tourism Board |
| Spouse(s) | Marco Francis |
| Children |
2
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Sherin Naiken (born March 30, 1984) is a Seychellois economist and finance expert. She is the chief executive officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board, since July 1, 2013. Under her leadership, tourism has increased with specific campaigns targetting markets such as the United Kingdom.
Early life and education
Naiken was born and grew up in the Anse Royale administrative district of Mahé, Seychelles, where she completed her early education.[1] She holds a B.Sc degree in Economics and Business Studies from the University of Manchester, U.K; and an M.Sc degree in Finance from the University of London International Programmes.[2]
Career
She started her career in 2006 at the Ministry of National Development as an industrial officer before she rose through the ranks to become director of investment promotion.[1] In July 2013, she was appointed CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, succeeding Elsia Grandcourt.[3]
In 2015, she remained upbeat about the tourism prospect of the islands, attributing the economic reforms of the government for the increase of visitors early in the year, particularly from the UK and France. She also linked this with a marketing drive executed under her leadership of the tourism board, with the campaign "luxury within reach" targeting potential visitors in the UK. To further promote this work, she appeared in interviews with the BBC, The Daily Telegraph and CNN.[4]
Personal life
She is married to Marco Francis, a businessman and former chairman of the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Together, they have two children.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Up Close … with Sherin Naiken". Seychelles Nation. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ↑ "Sherin Naiken, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board and mother of two qualifies with a Master of Science in Finance". Seychelles Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ↑ "Sherin Naiken Appointed New Chief Executive Of Seychelles Tourist Board". Seychelles Travel. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ↑ Meriton-Jean, Sharon (9 March 2015). "Seychelles Tourism Board CEO live on CNN: Hint of recovery in European tourism arrivals to the islands". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 6 November 2016.