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BIO DATA

His Excellency Mr Jean Yvan Robert

Hungley, G.O.S.K

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Sworn in as Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius on 7 December 2024

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NAME 

Jean Yvan Robert Hungley

 

DATE OF BIRTH 

15 February 1957

 

STATUS

Married (to Marie Noëlle)

 

PLACE OF BIRTH

Rose Hill, Mauritius

 

ADDRESS

Roche Brunes,

Mauritius

FAMILY BACKGROUND

 

Sibling :  Second eldest of eight (five brothers, three sisters)

 

Father's Profession: Worked at the Mauritius Docks, exposing the family to the socio-economic struggles of the 1970s.

 

Mother: Renowned social and political activist, instilling values of solidarity, resilience, and social consciousness.

 

EDUCATION

 

  • Schooling: Primary and Secondary Schools in Rose Hill.
  • Further Training: Continuous training in supervisory management and leadership skills.

 

POLITICAL

  • Early involvement in the 1975 student movement  for free education.
  • Elected in the 1995 Municipal Elections and re-elected in 2001.
  • Served as Mayor of Beau Bassin Rose-Hill (2004–2005).
  • Contested unsuccessfully in the 2010 and 2019 General Elections (constituencies No. 18 and No. 4) respectively .
  • Political Affiliation: Member of the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), driven by socialist philosophy and people-centered development.
  • Member of the politburo and central committee of the MMM (up to November 2024).
  • Served as Deputy Secretary General of the MMM (up to November 2024).
  • Tenure as Municipal Councilor at the Municipality of Beau Bassin Rose Hill (1995–2005).
  • Mayor of  the Municipality of Beau Bassin Rose Hill (1995–2005

 

 

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

 

  • Entered the Freight Forwarding industry during its inception in Mauritius.
  • Played a pivotal role in aligning the sector with global trends through innovation and continuous training.
  • Former Manager at a renowned Freight Forwarding Company.
  • Served as a consultant in the customs clearance and Freight Forwarding  until November 2024.
  • Longstanding managing committee member of the Freight Forwarding Association, also served as its President.
  • Advocate for transparency, ethical practices, and a fair framework to advance the industry.
  • Acted as trainer for association members, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development.

 

VALUES AND VISION

 

Belief in the power of love and solidarity in overcoming adversities.

Commitment to a people-centered approach in political and professional initiatives.

Advocate for continuous learning, ethical practices, and adaptability to global changes.