Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited has appointed Mohamed Anas as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

The appointment was confirmed by the Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB), which stated that Anas assumed the role on Thursday.

Anas is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in public finance, debt management policy, and institutional governance. He previously served as President of the PCB, where he was responsible for overseeing and monitoring state-owned enterprises.

Over the course of his career, Anas has held several senior government positions, including Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Finance and Planning. In that role, he led the Debt Management Department and played a key role in formulating national debt strategies, developing risk management frameworks, and contributing to sovereign bond issuances.

His experience also extends to the corporate and academic sectors. Anas has served as Audit Manager at the Housing Development Corporation, overseeing risk management functions, and as an Associate Professor at the Maldives Business School. Earlier in his career, he worked as Assistant Director in the Ministry of Finance, contributing to financial analysis and policy development for government projects.

Academically, Anas holds a Master of Business Administration from the Maldives National University and a First Class Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Hertfordshire. He has also participated in specialised training programmes and forums conducted by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, focusing on public debt management and economic analysis.

The appointment is expected to bring significant expertise to MIFCO as it continues to strengthen its operations within the fisheries sector.Mohamed Anas appointed MD and CEO of MIFCO