Mrs. Frederika Poussou

Mrs. Poussou joined the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) in 2016 as an Analyst in the Competition & Market Surveillance Department. In July 2017, she was entrusted with overseeing the Market Surveillance Department and became a member of the FTC Management Team. In January 2018, she was promoted to Senior Analyst, a role she held for several years, during which she gained extensive experience and successfully implemented several key practices, procedures, and projects that strengthened the operations of the Commission. In recognition of her contributions and expertise, she was promoted to Principal Analyst in January 2023.

In June 2023, Mrs. Poussou was appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer. In this capacity, she assisted the CEO in the administration of the FTC and served as Head of Operations, overseeing the Consumer Affairs, Market Surveillance and Competition Departments, the Education and Advocacy Unit, and the Praslin Office. In May 2025, in accordance with Section 7 (1) of the Fair Trading Act, 2022, she was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission.

In terms of qualifications, Mrs. Poussou holds a Bachelor of Business Studies degree in International Hotel Management from the Shannon College of Hotel Management, National University of Ireland. She also holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada, through the University of Seychelles. Her studies covered management, business law, public policy, economics, governance, and finance. In addition, she has developed considerable expertise in competition and consumer protection law through her professional experience, participation in workshops, and attendance at local and international conferences.