The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mrs Rana Adrienne as the Managing Director (Chief Executive Officer) of the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS), in accordance with Section 20 of the Development Bank of Seychelles Decree.

Mrs Adrienne is an experienced banking professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, including nearly eight years with MCB Seychelles Ltd and over 13 years with the Development Bank of Seychelles. She has been serving as Acting Managing Director of DBS since April 2026.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Management from the University of Bradford, United Kingdom, delivered through the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS). She also holds an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from the same institution and a Diploma in Business Studies and Accounting from the Seychelles Polytechnic.

Throughout her career at DBS, she has held several senior management positions, including Loans Manager, Head of Credit Control, Second Deputy to the Managing Director (CEO), and subsequently First Deputy to the Managing Director (CEO). Her professional experience encompasses credit management, institutional governance, enterprise risk management, strategic planning and banking operations. She has also played a key role in strengthening lending procedures and supporting the Bank's digital transformation.

Her appointment, which takes effect on 1st October 2026, brings extensive institutional knowledge, professional expertise, and leadership experience to DBS, supporting the Bank's continued mandate to facilitate access to development financing and contribute to Seychelles' economic development.