Our Head Office Staff

Chief Executive Officer

Norman Weber
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Norman Weber was educated at the former Seychelles College during the years 1960 to 1974. He is a UK Chartered Certified Accountant and holds an MSc in Finance from the London School of Economics. He served in the Seychelles public service for 21 years as Secretary of State in the Ministry of Finance and as Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles in 2001 before moving on to the challenges of private enterprise. He qualified as a PADI open water scuba instructor in 1991 and with his wife Josette, a more accomplished NAUI and PADI scuba Instructor, set up and operated scuba diving schools and resorts on Mahé, La Digue, Desroches and Alphonse in the mid-1990s. After a few years in South Africa, he returned to Seychelles in 2017. He has come out of retirement to manage ICS and see more of our unique island ecosystems.

Deputy CEO

Jean-Paul d'Offay

Jean-Paul has worked in the Government since 2001 and in 2005 he was awarded an in-service scholarship and graduated in 2008 from Université de La Réunion with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. Upon his return to Seychelles, he joined the Ministry of Finance and worked in the Trade Division as a Trade Officer.
In 2010, with the thirst to further his studies, he undertook a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership at the Institute of Public Administration in Ireland and graduated in 2012. During his long tenure in the Public Sector, he has also worked in other areas such as Customs Division and Ministry of Foreign Affairs where he has made valuable contributions.
Jean-Paul has a passion for nature, enjoys going on hikes, swimming and spending time outdoors. During his spare time, he also likes to spend time in his garden with his flowers. He believes that gardening is a form of therapy and seeing his flowers bloom, brings him great joy.  He has visited a few outer islands and describes his visit on Assomption as one that was memorable and will always cherish.

Director of Conservation and Science

Gregory Berke

As the Director of Conservation and Science, Gregory, a marine biologist with over 20 years of experience, manages and oversees the conservation and scientific activities on 8 islands. Working with stakeholders at all levels, he uses his research background to guide conservation activities. He believes that with proper safeguards and oversight human intervention can benefit long term ecological stability on islands especially in view of human induced climate change.
As the DCS at ICS Gregory is responsible for managing conservation budgets and activities for the various islands as well as writing funding proposals and overseeing the management of funds for project implementation and reporting back to funders. Prior to working for ICS, Gregory spent 15 years working primarily in fisheries research and studying behaviors and habitat use of various commercially exploited species via acoustic and satellite telemetry.
​Gregory also spent 3 years working internationally as an Auditor for sustainable seafood labeling and certification where he worked closely with global corporations in attaining certification of fisheries and products coming from certified fisheries for the entire international food system.

Head of Administration and Finance

Keni Mangroo

​Keni joined ICS in 2017 as the Head Office Manager and was later promoted to Finance and Administration Manager. She formerly worked in the hospitality industry. She also has experience as an auditor, acquiring knowledge useful in her current role at ICS. She oversees all areas of finance and administration including payroll, accounts payable and receivables, inventory, banking and reconciliations. She enjoys solving financial and administrative matters, providing timely and relevant information and most importantly working in a team of dynamic professionals who has the company’s best interest at heart.
During her spare time, she loves to read fiction books (mostly thriller novels), watching detective movies and comedies. She has a very bubbly character and enjoys spending her time with her beautiful tabby cat named Tiger and her dog, Cyprus. She finds spending time outdoors, especially fulfilling.

Senior Science and Conservation Officer

Emma Mederic

Emma is an early career marine scientist, who graduated with a BSc in Marine Biology from Deakin University, Australia, in 2020. She started her career with the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT), as a scientific adviser and projects officer. She then joined SIF, as the assistant science coordinator at Aldabra atoll, where she spent two years exploring the wonders of the UNESCO world heritage site, helping in implementing research projects and long term monitoring programs. Emma was also highly involved in delivering educational and outreach programs to students and scientific audiences. A certified PADI rescue and coral reef research diver, Emma has always been a passionate advocate for marine and island conservation. Having experiences in project management, scientific monitoring and research, she is enthusiastic on turning her knowledge into action in her new position with the Island Conservation Society. ​

Human Resources Manager

Marie-Anette Alcindor

Marie‑Annette brings over 27 years of experience in Human Resources and Administration, having served across government, parastatal, and private organizations. Throughout her career, she has strengthened her leadership skills through management courses at the Seychelles Institute of Management, including Business Communication, and further specialized in Human Resource and Management studies with the Institute of Capacity Development in Pretoria, South Africa, and the RH Institute of Professional Development in Sri Lanka. ​​Her professional strengths lie in labour law compliance, productivity, and establishment matters, where she has built a reputation for diligence and precision. Since joining ICS in April 2021, Marie‑Annette has developed a deeper appreciation for the fragility of the natural environment. Among the islands of the archipelago, Aride Island Special Reserve holds a special place in her heart, which she fondly describes as “The Jewel of the Seychelles.”

Operations and Purchasing Officer

Rahim Hypolite

​Rahim joined ICS in May 2013 as a Purchasing Officer at the Head office later becoming Purchasing and Administration Support Officer, responsible for procurement and other logistics activities. He completed several courses in store and inventory management and accounting and is currently completing additional study in business management.
In addition to possessing considerable experience as a store keeper and purchasing officer at SPDF, UCPS and Dynamics, Rahim is also an Able Seaman (Coast Guard to be specific). Rahim’s experienced service culture, Can-Do Attitude and ready smile are his trademarks. His strong work ethic has helped him to achieve a number of successes in his career keeping in mind the needs of all key stakeholders.
​He has interests in photography, diving and nature exploration. His most unforgettable experience with ICS was to visit Cosmoledo, his favourite place in Seychelles.

Inventory and Asset Controller

Ian Bonne

Ian joined ICS in January 2021 as an Operations Officer until recently when he became the Inventory and Stock Controller. His role  is to oversee the inventory management processes, maintain the stock level of products, equipment and other materials at the Head Office and across islands. Ian first worked as a Seychelles Police Force Corporal in 2008-2009 and SCAA Aviation Security Officer (Cargo Division) between the years 2009 to 2013 when realised that his greatest passion lies in the field of environment. He then applied to work with IDC as an Island Assistant island Manager on Coétivy Island and Desroches Island and as an Island Manager on Platte Island and Assumption Island. Ian spent some good four years barefooted on the islands, surrounded by the exotic flora and fauna of our archipelago, where Ian says he developed an understanding of the creed of the conservation of our endemic species, Ian joined the Island Conservation Society as Inventory Officer and Aride Island Relief Manager at the start of the year 2021.
Ian enjoys snorkeling and diving around the mesmerising sites of the islands, of which he claims always takes his breath away every time.