Eddy Boissézon facts for kids

Marie Cyril Eddy Boissézon (born 28 March 1952) is a Mauritian politician. He served as the sixth vice president of Mauritius from 2019 to 2024. The Vice President is a high-ranking official who helps the President lead the country.

Early Life and Work

Eddy Boissézon was born on March 28, 1952. Before he started his political career, he worked in the business world. He was employed at Barclays Bank, a well-known financial company. Later, he became a Human Resources Manager at Scott & Co. Ltd. He also served as a General Manager at ATICS & Co. Ltd. These roles helped him gain experience in managing people and businesses.

His Journey in Politics

Mr. Boissézon has been involved in Mauritian politics for many years.

Joining Political Parties

He was first a member of the Mauritian Militant Movement, a political party in Mauritius. In 2014, he joined a different party called Muvman Liberater. He quickly became an important leader in this new party, serving as its secretary general.

Serving in Parliament

Eddy Boissézon was elected as a Member of the Parliament of Mauritius. Parliament is where laws are made for the country. He served two terms in Parliament:

• From 1995 to 2000
• From 2014 to 2019

Becoming a Minister

In January 2017, he was given an important job as a Minister. He became the Minister of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms. A minister is in charge of a specific part of the government. He held this position until November 2019.

Vice President of Mauritius

In December 2019, Marie Cyril Eddy Boissézon took on one of the highest roles in the country. He became the sixth vice president of Mauritius. He served in this important position until December 2024.

Awards and Recognition

For his service to Mauritius, Eddy Boissézon has received special honors.

•  Mauritius
  • In 2019, he was recognized as a Grand Officer of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean. This is a very high award given in Mauritius to people who have done great things for the country.