Maikash Ali is an accomplished banking executive with over three decades of experience in New Zealand and Fiji. Born in Fiji, he pursued his school education in Fiji before moving to Auckland in 1987 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Auckland....
Mr. Soon Chan Hong is Country Operations Head of Papua New Guinea Resident Mission (PNRM), Asian Development Bank. As Country Operations Head, he coordinates country programming, business planning, quality and assurance and portfolio monitoring....
Paul has enjoyed an international career in banking and infrastructure development, taking him to Australasia, the United Kingdom, Africa, and the Pacific....
Rachel was appointed Business Chamber Queensland’s General Manager – Business Development and Member Relations in April 2023. Rachel is a dynamic and strategic thinker; excels in collaboration and believes in the power of teamwork to achieve a shared vision. Rachel’s expertise lies in managing high profile programs, strategic and team management, cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, driving business development and effective communications....
Mr. John Tuaim is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Mineral Resources Development Company. He oversees the operations of the MRDC Group, which includes assets, investment, legal, and technical services....
Francine is a Director and Head of mid-market AI enablement, focusing on responsible use of AI....
Lisa Andrews is a highly sought-after speaker, futurist, and strategic advisor with a unique blend of financial, data, and engineering expertise. Describing herself as an "Energised Introvert," she is driven by a vision of a future powered by perfect knowledge and transformative technologies. As CEO of WAVIA, an ecosystem of Deep Tech Experts, and an international faculty expert for Singularity University, Lisa is dedicated to empowering leaders to leverage exponential technologies to address the world's most complex challenges. Lisa's other current roles include serving on the Boards of The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and 23 Strands, acting as a professional speaker for Saxtons and an advisor and mentor to her portfolio companies and funds including ACTAl Ventures, Sangha Capital, Metasoul, Unseen,...
Mr Meketa is currently the Managing Director of the National Energy Authority, the National Focal Point of PNG to the APEC Energy Working Group, National Focal Point of PNG to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), National Focal Point of PNG to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), PNG Focal Point to the Global Geothermal Energy Alliance (GGEA), PNG Focal Point to the World Green Economic Organisation (WGEO) and chair of the Pacific Senior Energy Officials meeting (SOM)....
Ivan was appointed CEO of Fiji’s Amalgamated Telecom Holdings, the SPX-lisetd holding company for several regional telecommunications businesses, including Vodafone Fiji, Vodafone PNG, Telecom Fiji and FINTEL, in July 2023....
Daniel has been BSP’s Group General Manger Retail Banking since December 2020. He joined BSP in 2016 as General Manager Pacific Markets. Prior to joining BSP, Daniel worked for 20 years at ANZ and held Senior Executive roles in the Banking and Finance Industry across Australia, PNG and the Pacific Markets including over 15 years in corporate and commercial banking....
