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]

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]

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]

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

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]