The Office of the President has announced the appointment of Mr. Didier Dogley as the new Chairperson of the IDC Board, effective 29th October 2025.

Mr. Dogley brings to the role over three decades of distinguished public service and leadership in the fields of environment, sustainable development, tourism, and climate resilience.

A former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine (2018–2020), and Minister for Environment, Energy and Climate Change (2015–2018), Mr. Dogley played a pivotal role in shaping national policies on sustainable tourism, waste management, renewable energy, and climate adaptation.

Mr. Dogley holds a Master's degree in Landscape Management from the University of Reading (UK), a Diplom-Ingenieur in Landscape Architecture from the University of Applied Science in Erfurt (Germany), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Seychelles Management Institute. He is fluent in English, French, German, and Creole.

Mr. Dogley has previously served as a member of the IDC Board, bringing valuable institutional knowledge and familiarity with the Company's operations to his new role.

His appointment comes as a result of the resignation of the previous Chairperson of the Board, Mr. Naadir Hassan.