New leadership appointed at Home Care Agency |10 March 2026

CEO Davis Mathiot

New leadership appointed at Home Care Agency

The Office of the President has announced the appointment of Davis Mathiot as chief executive (CEO) and Philippa Larue as deputy chief executive (DCEO) of the Home Care Agency, effective March 9, 2026.

Mr Mathiot brings extensive experience in social welfare administration, public policy, and public service management. He has served in several senior government roles, including executive director at the Ministry of Industry and Enterprise and second secretary (Bilateral Affairs) in the Department of Foreign Affairs. Earlier in his career, he held key positions within the Agency for Social Protection, including director of Operations, where he oversaw statutory benefits such as retirement pensions, welfare assistance, home care, and disability benefits.

He holds an executive master’s degree in Global Public Diplomacy and Sustainable Development, as well as a First Class Honours Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, Public Relations and Media from Middlesex University. His professional background places him in a strong position to lead the Home Care Agency as it continues to strengthen home-based care services for elderly and vulnerable persons across Seychelles.

Ms Larue brings wide-ranging experience in public administration, communications, monitoring and evaluation, and organisational management. She currently serves as communications manager at the Property Management Corporation (PMC), where she has overseen strategic communications, project management, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.

Her previous roles include principal monitoring and evaluation officer and communications officer at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, where she contributed to policy development, strategic planning, and community initiatives. Ms Larue also has significant private sector experience, having managed tourism establishments through her consultancy and served as general manager of a tourism lodge. She holds a Bachelor of Education and Arts from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, and has also worked as a lecturer and educator.

Together, these appointments strengthen the leadership of the Home Care Agency as government continues efforts to enhance the delivery of quality home-based care services to elderly and vulnerable persons across Seychelles.

The government congratulates Mr Mathiot and Ms Larue on their appointments and wishes them success in their new responsibilities.

Press release from the Office of the President