May De Silva

May De Silva (born c. 1968) is a Seychellois management expert who presently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles since March 16, 2017.[1][2]

May De Silva
Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles
Assumed office
March 16, 2017 (2017-03-16)
Appointed byDanny Faure
Preceded byLucy Athanasius
Personal details
Born
May De Silva

1968 (age 52–53)
Anse Royale, Mahé, Seychelles
NationalitySeychellois
Alma materUlster University

Life and career

She was born and raised in Anse Royale, Mahé. She is an alumna of Ulster University where she obtained her Postgraduate degree after studying Management and Executive Leadership.[3] She has been a member of various International Boards and Panels including the Gender Advisory Panel in the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, the Belfast City Council for Good Relations Partnership and she has also chaired the Strategic Women's Reference Group of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. On 16 March 2017, she succeeded Lucy Athanasius as Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles following her appointment by Danny Faure, the President of the Republic of Seychelles.[3]

In a high-profile case De Silva presided over the investigation of former minister Dolor Ernesta.[4]

References
  1. Ernesta, Sharon (5 July 2017). "Head of Seychelles' anti-corruption body: We will work without fear or favour". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  2. Salifa Magnan; Betymie Bonnelame (28 April 2017). "Anti-Corruption Commission ready to receive cases from public". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  3. "News - Press Room - State House - Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles". www.statehouse.gov.sc. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  4. "Seychelles' top court sentences former Anti-Corruption Commission official to 8 years". December 7, 2018.


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