The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has appointed economist Athif Shakoor as a strategic consultant, with effect from 1 June.
Athif has been tasked with leading key strategic changes within the state-run enterprise, as the company works to strengthen its operational and management framework.
He had previously applied for the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in July 2024, but the company later cancelled the vacancy, citing a lack of qualified candidates. MIFCO subsequently appointed Dr Vitaliy Lyubimov to the role in December 2024. However, his tenure was short-lived, ending in March 2025.
The company is currently headed by Brigadier General (retired) Faruhath Shaheer.
Athif brings extensive experience in managing state-owned enterprises, having previously served as Managing Director of MIFCO, the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), and the State Trading Organization (STO). He also served as chairperson of telecommunications provider Dhiraagu.
During the administration of former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, Athif led the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), a key regulatory body in the country’s financial oversight framework.
