Ceps chair and CEO resign |11 November 2017

• Michel Pierre new CEO

The board of the Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (Ceps) has announced the resignation of its chairperson as well as that of the organisation’s chief executive.

In a communiqué released yesterday, Ceps says Jules Hoareau has relinquished his position as chairperson effective October 31, 2017 while chief executive Marcel Rosalie ended his employment with Ceps as of October 31, 2017. 

Meanwhile, the board of Ceps has appointment the vice-chair of Ceps, Jude Fred, as the acting chairperson while Michel Pierre has been appointed as the new chief executive effective November 1, 2017.

In emails sent to the board members, outgoing chairperson Mr Hoareau, stated that his decision is taken in the best interest of the organisation and on the principles of good governance.

He further stated that he has taken new responsibilities and given his current workload he cannot proceed on the extended mandate as per the adoption of the resolution in the last AGM held in April 2017.

However, Mr Hoareau remains an active member of the civil society.  

Ceps has wished Mr Hoareau all the best in his future endeavours.

Ceps has also announced the end of the mandate of treasurer Steve Thelermont, as of November 8, 2017.

Ceps’ new CEO, Mr Pierre, has worked for the civil society sector for the last 10 years and he has a vast knowledge of the civil society sector, the operations and functions of a civil society platform.  

Mr Pierre was the former projects manager of Lungos (Ceps’ predecessor) and former programmes & events manager of Ceps. Under his leadership he successfully managed the transformation project which transformed the Liaison Unit of Non-Governmental Organisation in Seychelles (Lungos) into the current Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (Ceps).

His appointment comes at an ideal time to re-look at Ceps’ medium and long-term objectives and develop the necessary goals, strategies and action plans for the realisation of the vision.  

Ceps acknowledges the different challenges the civil society is facing but nevertheless it remains committed, active and engaged as a key partner in nation building.