Veteran Business Leader Abdulla Faiz Appointed as MIFCO Chairperson

The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has officially appointed Abdulla Faiz (Ma. Dheliyage) as the Chairperson and Member of the Board of Directors of the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited (MIFCO).

Faiz brings over 30 years of extensive experience in business development, commerce, and tourism. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Australian Institute of Business.

Throughout his career, Faiz has served in senior leadership and governance capacities across leading state-owned enterprises, major private conglomerates, and trade bodies:

• State-Owned Enterprises: Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of State Trading Organization (STO) and former Chairman of Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC).

• Private Sector Executive Roles: Former Managing Director of ADK Trade & Shipping, Director to the Chairman at Villa Shipping & Trading, and Director of Marketing & Promotions at Villa Hotels, alongside executive positions across hospitality, logistics, catering, and investment sectors.

• Trade & Industry Organizations: Former Secretary-General of the Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), and co-founder of key business organizations including MNCCI, the Maldives Traders Association, the Maldives Association of Construction Industry (MACI), and the Restaurant Association of Maldives. In addition, he is a Life Member and former Vice President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Faiz’s extensive background in maritime shipping, supply chain logistics, international trade, and commercial marketing comes as a significant asset to MIFCO. His leadership is expected to strengthen the company’s governance, accelerate administrative and operational reforms, and enhance the commercial value of Maldivian fisheries products in the global market.