Dr. Yousouf Ismaël

Dr Yousouf Ismaël, an independent Director at IFCM, who was formerly the Secretary General of Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI). In his role, he provided strategic leadership for the Chamber, enhanced its regional and international network, engaged in advocacy on diverse issues and contributes to the economic development of the country through thought strategies. He served as board member of the Mauritius Standards Bureau, the SME Mauritius Ltd, the Covid-19 Development Fund and the Port-Louis Development Fund. He is the director of SADC Business Council and COMESA Business Council. He also serves as the CEO of Global Standard.

Dr. Yousouf Ismaël has held important positions in the public and private sectors. He has previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Central Water Authority, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Finance Mauritius, as well as Head Strategy and Commercial for the St Aubin Group. Furthermore, he has provided management and strategic coaching to major private and public companies in Mauritius. He has previously served as the Board of Director to the Bank of Mauritius, Board of Director to the Arbitration and Mediation Services in Mauritius, Board Member of the Central Water Authority and Board Member of Mauritius Cargo Community Services. Dr. Yousouf Ismaël holds a Postdoctoral in Economics, a PhD in Economics, a M.Sc. in Development Economics and Planning and a BSc in Agricultural Development Economics from the University of Reading, UK.