Aminath Suzan has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Maldives Association for Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO).
In a statement issued yesterday, MATATO said Suzan’s appointment as CEO reflects MATATO’s commitment to gender diversity and leadership in the tourism sector.
"In a country where tourism contributes significantly to the GDP, only 5% of local women are employed in the Maldives Tourism sector. This underrepresentation underscores the urgent need for gender equality and empowering women in key industries. As a pivotal player in the Maldives’ tourism landscape, MATATO recognizes the importance of fostering an inclusive environment and promoting opportunities for women in tourism," the statement read.
Suzan is the former Managing Director of Hotels and Resort Construction. She is the first female executive board member of the Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MNACI) and an executive board member of the National Federation of Maldivian Employers (NFME).
Her career commenced in the banking sector, where she served as the face of Premier Banking in HSBC Maldives for seven years. She also achieved remarkable milestones in the construction industry, leading one of the major resort development companies in the Maldives.
Suzan represented the Maldives as the Chief Delegate in the 43rd International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors’ Associations’ (IFAWPCA) Convention in South Korea and served as the Chief Executive for the organization of the 45th IFAWPCA Convention held in the Maldives.
