President Danny Faure has announced the appointment of Mr Jean Larue as the new CEO of the National Sports Council from 1st August 2018.

Mr Larue holds a Masters Degree in Sports Science, as well as a Diploma in Management.  He has over 35 years' experience in the field of sports development, education and promotion.  He has held key positions in sports management, having served as Commissioner for Indian Ocean Games held in Seychelles in 1993.  He has been responsible at the level of Director General for Sports Policy, Strategic Planning and Analysis since 2003, and has served as the Special Advisor for Sports since November 2017.

Mr Larue will replace the current CEO of the NSC, Mrs Giovanna Rousseau who will be taking up another post in Government.