Registrar General, deputy appointed |07 August 2026

Suleiman Athanasius, Registrar General

Registrar General, deputy appointed

The Office of the President yesterday announced the appointment of Suleiman Athanasius as Registrar General and Vivienne Confiance as his deputy.

Both appointments took effect on August 1, 2026.

Suleiman Athanasius, Registrar General

Mr Athanasius was appointed deputy Registrar General on March 9, 2026. He holds a Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance from the International Compliance Association, and has undertaken specialised training in anti-money laundering and asset management coordination.

Mr Athanasius has been employed with the Registrar General office for 10 years during which time he has played an important role in strengthening Seychelles’ registration systems, supporting legislative reforms, and enhancing delivery of public services.

Vivienne Confiance, deputy Registrar General

Ms Confiance brings to the position over two decades of professional experience in the legal, regulatory and public sectors. She has served as a legal officer at the Central Bank of Seychelles since 2018, where she has provided legal advice, reviewed legislation and policy documents, represented the Bank in national and international forums, and contributed to strengthening the country's legal and regulatory framework. Prior to this, she held several senior legal positions at the Seychelles Revenue Commission, including director of Legal Advice, where she played a key role in legislative reform, international tax cooperation and legal proceedings.

Ms Confiance holds a Master of Laws (LLM) with Merit in Banking and Finance Law and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of London. She has also completed numerous professional certifications in anti-money laundering, governance, contract management and financial regulation, and has represented Seychelles on various regional and international legal and regulatory bodies.

Press release – Office of the President