Mohamed Anas has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO), filling a leadership vacancy following recent changes in the organization.

The position became open after Brigadier General (Retired) Farhath Shaheer resigned in earlier this month. The appointment was made by the Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB).

Anas brings extensive experience in financial management and public policy.

Throughout his career, Anas has held several senior government positions, including Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Finance and head of the Debt Management Department. He has played a key role in shaping national debt strategies, risk management frameworks, and sovereign bond issuance in the Maldives.

In addition to his government service, Anas has worked as Audit Manager at the Housing Development Corporation and as an Associate Professor at the Maldives Business School.

He holds an MBA from Maldives National University and a First Class Honours degree in Accounting from the University of Hertfordshire. He has also participated in international training programs organized by institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.