Danny Faure

Danny Faure (born 8 May 1962) is a Seychellois politician who served as the fourth President of Seychelles from 16 October 2016 until 26 October 2020. Previously, he served as Vice-President of Seychelles from 2010 to 2016. Faure is a member of the United Seychelles Party (PP).

Background and education Faure was born to Seychellois parents in the western Ugandan town of Kilembe. He completed his primary and secondary education in the Seychelles. He studied at the University of Havana in Cuba, graduating with a degree in political science.

Career In 1985, at the age of 23, Faure started working as an assistant curriculum officer at the Seychelles education ministry. He also worked as a lecturer at both the National Youth Service and the Seychelles Polytechnic. Faure was accordingly sworn in on 16 October 2016.

On 13 June 2019, Faure was awarded the National Geographic Society's prestigious ‘Planetary and Leadership Award’ at a National Geographic Awards Ceremony, at George Washington University, in Washington DC.

In October 2020, Faure lost the presidential election to Wavel Ramkalawan who succeeded him as President of Seychelles.

Personal life Faure is the father of three daughters and one son from his first marriage to Jeannine (née De Comarmond).

Faure married his second wife, Shermin Rudie Bastienne, on 4 April 2021.