Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) has appointed a new CEO effective from July. The Seychelles president, James Michel announced that Sherin Naiken, former principal secretary for tourism will replace Elsia Grandcourt as the CEO of the tourism board. The Seychelles minister for tourism and culture, Alain St.Ange had earlier made the official announcement of the resignation of Grandcourt from the post of CEO of the tourism board. Grandcourt has been nominated for a high-level position in an international organisation.