| Order: | Governor of the |
| Office: | Central Bank of Seychelles |
| President: | James Michel |
| Predecessor: | Pierre Laporte |
| Birth Name: | Caroline Abel |
| Birth Place: | Anse Boileau, Mahé, Seychelles |
| Nationality: | Seychellois |
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| Profession: | Economist |
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Caroline Abel (born) is a Seychellois economist. In 2012, she was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles, becoming the first woman in Seychelles to hold the position.[1]
Abel was born in Anse Boileau, Mahé, Seychelles, where she completed her basic and secondary education. She is a daughter of Antoine Abel, Seychelles' first playwright. She holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Leeds and a Master's degree in monetary economics from the University of Glasgow respectively.[2]
Her career began in April 1994 when she was employed as a senior bank clerk at the Central Bank of Seychelles.[2] She served in several capabilities in the Central Bank of Seychelles before being appointed Deputy Governor of the bank in July 2010.[3] [4] On 14 March 2012, Abel became the first woman to be appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles, succeeding Pierre Laporte.[1]
During the 6th African Business Leadership Forum and Awards, Abel was awarded a special Commendation Award by Georgia Legislative Black Caucus. She was also presented with the African Female Public Servant of the Year Award by the African Leadership Magazine at the event.[1]