Vidianand Lutchmeparsad
Flacq,MU
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive experience in public administration and governance, notably as Chairperson at the Public Service Commission & Disciplined Forces Service Commission. Excelled in strategic planning, policy implementation, and spearheading reforms to modernize Mauritius' public sector. Proven track record in organizational restructuring and fostering stakeholder relationships, enhancing service efficiency and transparency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairperson
Public Service Commission & Disciplined Forces Service Commission
01.2020 - Current
- Leading recruitment and human resource policy formulation for Mauritius' public service and disciplined forces
- Overseeing regulatory frameworks to ensure transparency and merit-based appointments
- Spearheading reforms to modernize public sector governance and enhance service efficiency
Senior Chief Executive
Ministry of Housing and Land Use Planning
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Chaired the Morcellement Board and supervised national housing policies
- Directed major housing development projects, improving urban planning and housing accessibility
- Provided strategic oversight for National Housing Development Co
- Ltd
- And Mauritius Housing Co
- Ltd
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Finance & Economic Development
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Directed national economic policy and financial sector strategies
- Managed multi-billion public sector investment programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and economic growth
- Served as Director of SBM Bank (Mauritius & India) and Landscope Mauritius Ltd
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport & Shipping
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Chaired the Project Plan Committee, overseeing infrastructure investment and transport development
- Led reforms in land transport policies, including regulatory updates and public transport modernization
Principal Assistant Secretary
01.1988 - 01.2010
- Led departments within Health, Agriculture, Land Transport, and Public Infrastructure Ministries
- Managed international partnerships with World Bank, WHO, AFD, and other agencies
- Implemented ISO 9000 quality management systems in public institutions
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Technology
MauritiusPost Graduate Diploma - Quality Management
UK
Post Graduate Diploma - Administrative Leadership
University of New England
AustraliaDiploma - Public Administration & Management
University of Mauritius
MauritiusSkills
- Public Administration & Governance
- Strategic Planning & Policy Implementation
- Organizational Restructuring & Change Management
- Human Resource Development & Training
- Total Quality Management (ISO 9000)
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Stakeholder & Board Management
- Project & Infrastructure Development
- International Relations & Negotiations
Professionaldevelopmentandconferences
- 8th World Congress on Total Quality, Mumbai, India
- Singapore Technical Assistance Programme, Nanyang Technological University
- 5th International Co-operative Alliance Regional Conference, Mauritius
- Various leadership training programs in governance and public service management
Personal Information
Nationality: Mauritian
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- French (Fluent)
- Mauritian Creole (Fluent)
Awards
Conferred C.S.K. (Commander of the Star & Key of the Indian Ocean) for distinguished service in public administration.
References
Available upon request.
Publicationsandresearch
- Improving Productivity in the Public Sector – The Mauritian Experience
- A Study of Service Delivery at the Road Development Authority
- Improving the Quality in the Delivery of Healthcare Services in Mauritius
Boardmembershipsandleadershiproles
- Director, SBM Holdings Ltd (Mauritius & India)
- Chairman, National Transport Authority & Mauri-Facilities Management Co. Ltd
- Director, National Property Fund Ltd & State Investment Corporation Ltd
- Chairman, NIC Healthcare Ltd
- Director, National Housing Development Co. Ltd & Road Development Authority
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chairperson
Public Service Commission & Disciplined Forces Service Commission
01.2020 - Current
Senior Chief Executive
Ministry of Housing and Land Use Planning
01.2019 - 01.2020
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Finance & Economic Development
01.2015 - 01.2018
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport & Shipping
01.2010 - 01.2015
Principal Assistant Secretary
01.1988 - 01.2010
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma - Quality Management
UK
Post Graduate Diploma - Administrative Leadership
University of New England
Diploma - Public Administration & Management
University of Mauritius
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