Caroline Abel

Caroline Abel (born c. 1972)^{[citation needed]} is a Seychellois economist. In 2012, she was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles, becoming the first woman in Seychelles to hold the position.^[1]

Caroline Abel
Caroline Abel in 2020
Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles
Incumbent
Assumed office 14 March 2012 (2012-03-14)
President	James Michel
Preceded by	Pierre Laporte
Personal details
Born	Caroline Abel 1972 (age 52–53) Anse Boileau, Mahé, Seychelles
Alma mater	University of Leeds University of Glasgow
Profession	Economist

Early life and education

Abel was born in Anse Boileau, Mahé, Seychelles, where she completed her basic and secondary education. She is a daughter of Antoine Abel, Seychelles' first playwright.^[2] She holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Leeds and a Master's degree in monetary economics from the University of Glasgow respectively.^[2]

Career

Her career began in April 1994 when she was employed as a senior bank clerk at the Central Bank of Seychelles.^[2] She served in several capabilities in the Central Bank of Seychelles before being appointed Deputy Governor of the bank in July 2010.^[3][4] On 14 March 2012, Abel became the first woman to be appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles, succeeding Pierre Laporte.^[1]

Publications

• Central Bank Independence in a Small Open Economy: The Case of Seychelles (2009)

Recognitions

During the 6th African Business Leadership Forum and Awards, Abel was awarded a special Commendation Award by Georgia Legislative Black Caucus. She was also presented with the African Female Public Servant of the Year Award by the African Leadership Magazine at the event.^[1]