London, UK – 9 July 2025
Dr. Rama Krishna Sithanen, G.C.S.K., Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, has been named Central Bank Governor of the Year at the 15th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2025, held during the ALM Africa Summit London.
Dr. Sithanen was honoured for his visionary leadership and commitment to embedding inclusivity, diversity, and gender parity within the financial system of Mauritius. Under his stewardship, the Bank of Mauritius has emerged as a forward-looking institution that not only champions macroeconomic stability but also leads by example in fostering a more equitable financial landscape.
Celebrated for his past work as Mauritius’s finance minister, Dr. Sithanen is now redefining what inclusive leadership means in central banking. He has championed the integration of merit-based advancement with inclusive hiring practices, positioning the Bank of Mauritius as a model of gender-balanced and diverse leadership. His efforts have laid the foundation for broader transformation across financial institutions in the country, setting a benchmark for others on the continent to follow.
This award recognises his role in shaping a central bank that embodies transparency, fairness, and long-term sustainability in the financial sector, while reinforcing the critical importance of inclusive governance in Africa’s economic development.
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