H.E. Veronique Herminie is the First Lady of the Republic of Seychelles, following the
presidential elections held on 11th October 2025, whereby her husband, H.E. Dr.
Patrick Herminie, is the President-elect. A highly accomplished professional and
respected leader in her own right, she combines public service, private sector
leadership, and advocacy with deep personal commitment to her country.
She is a certified chartered accountant and has been a member of the Association of
Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) since 2001. Alongside her professional
journey, she is also a devoted mother of two young adults—her daughter is a practising
medical doctor, and her son is a civil engineer.
With over 37 years of working experience, including 25 years in management and
leadership roles, H.E. Veronique Herminie has held several senior positions across
multiple sectors. She served as the CEO of Taylor Smith Naval Services Limited Group
of companies from April 2023 to December 2024 and as the Commissioner General of
the Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) from October 2019 to January 2023. She
concurrently owned and managed VHS Business Consultancy, providing administrative
services and tax advice to small businesses in Seychelles.
During her professional journey, she served as Deputy CEO of the Islands Development
Company (IDC) from October 2017 to October 2019 and its subsidiary Green Island
Construction Company Ltd (GICC) between October 2012 and October 2019. From
July 2006 to June 2010, she held the role of Principal Secretary across several
government departments. Her career has spanned land use management, construction,
investment promotion, taxation, fisheries, environment, marine activities, and green
technology, reflecting a rich and diverse professional journey.
Her leadership also extends to multiple executive board positions in Seychelles. Over the
years, she has served on the boards of Seypec, Air Seychelles, IOT, SSIL, STC, SCAA,
and as Chairperson of SFA and the Revenue Tribunal. Since October 2023, she has been
an independent non-executive director on the Board of Directors of ABSA Bank
Seychelles Limited, and since March 2024 to October 2025, she chaired the ABSA
Board Audit Committee. She relinquished these strategic roles in the private sector
when she became the First Lady of Seychelles.
H.E. Veronique Herminie is also deeply involved in advancing gender equity and
professional development in Seychelles and on the continent. She is a founding member
of the ATAF Women in Tax Network (AWITN) based in Pretoria, South Africa,
established in March 2021, and has served as Chairperson of the AWITN Board from
November 2022 to November 2025. AWITN provides a dynamic platform for women in
tax-related fields across Africa to connect, collaborate, and advocate for gender-
responsive policies. Through its successful mentorship and leadership programs, the
network continues to empower women from government, private sector, and academia.
She is the Founder and Chairperson of the Women Of Seychelles Inspiring
Transformative Action foundation (the WOSITA Foundation) launched in April 2025.
The mission of the foundation to engage, listen, inspire and empower women of
Seychelles to triumph in life, and unlock their potential. The Foundation today has 202
registered members, nearly 5200 followers on Facebook, 780 in WhatsApp group
conversations and 300+ on Instagram.
Through her distinguished career, H.E. Veronique Herminie has demonstrated
visionary leadership, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to public service,
gender empowerment, and national development. Her journey stands as a testament to
her unwavering dedication to the people and progress of Seychelles. Since she took on
her new role as the First Lady, she has been appointed as an Advisory member of the
G100 Club based in India, the Patron of Autism Seychelles, the Patron of Seychelles
Fashion Week and Patron of ‘Jeune Ambassadeur Francophonie.’ Her vision for her
office as the First Lady is “to be a compassionate, credible and transformative force for
nation building.”
