Leadership changes at STC |02 October 2026

Iouana Pillay

Leadership changes at STC

The Board of the Seychelles Trading Company (STC) has announced the appointment of Iouana Pillay as the chief executive (CEO) and Ronny Brutus as the deputy chief executive (DCEO) effective October 1, 2026.

Their appointments have been made in consultation with the minister responsible for Finance and the President of the Republic in accordance with Section 75(1) of the Public Enterprises Act, 2023.

In line with the provisions of the Public Enterprises Act, the Board has conducted a formal recruitment process to identify and appoint a CEO and DCEO.

The Board would like to thank Patrick Vel for his service as the interim CEO. The company benefited from his stable leadership and his extensive experience.

The Board remains fully committed to safeguarding the stability of the organisation and to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services to the public, while upholding its mandate in maintaining food security and access to essential commodities for the people of Seychelles.

Press release - STC