LWMA gets new chief executive |11 August 2023

The Office of the President yesterday announced the appointment of Shane Emilie as the new chief executive of the Landscape and Waste Management Agency (LWMA).

In a communique issued yesterday, the Office of the President stated that Mr Emilie has a Dual Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Global Project Management, from the Torrens University in Australia. He also has a Master’s Degree in Education (Environmental Education/Education for Sustainability), from Rhodes University in South Africa.

He also has over 15 years of experience in education for sustainability and sustainable development.

Mr Emilie started his career as a Middle and Upper Primary teacher in 2006 at the Grand Anse Mahé primary school. In January 2011 he moved to the Ministry of Education headquarters as the programme coordinator of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). In 2018, he went to further his studies in Australia. Upon his return, Mr Emilie joined the Island Conservation Society as the deputy chief executive.

Prior to his appointment as CEO LWMA, Mr Emilie was undertaking consultancy in a private firm. His appointment took effect from August 1, 2023.

Press release from the Office of the President