Penny Belmont is the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Media Commission (SMC), with extensive public-sector leadership experience. A Curtin University graduate, she previously led the Seychelles National Youth Council and the Small Enterprise Promotion Agency, and has served on the SMC Board. She is also the author of Colours of Seychelles, a collection of poetry and photography celebrating the islands. As CEO, she is committed to safeguarding media freedom and upholding professional journalism standards in Seychelles.

Rita Joubert-Lawen began her journalism career in 1998 as a radio news reporter with the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation. She has since gained extensive experience across a range of print media outlets in Seychelles, most recently with the Seychelles News Agency. In addition to her work in the media, Mrs Joubert-Lawen has also served as a Public Relations Manager within government offices, giving her valuable insight and experience from both sides of the communications spectrum.

Mrs. Marie-Anne Dugasse is a former Marketing Assistant with several years’ experience in TV commercial production and advertising. In July 2019 she joined the SMC as the Assistant Administration Officer. She holds a Certificate in Secretarial Studies, Marketing and holds a Certificate in General Management from the Guy Morel Institute.