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1 August, 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Douglas works in the finance division within OPIC’s Structured Finance and Insurance Department where he underwrites financing for eligible project across a range of sectors and geographies. Prior to joining the Structured Finance group, Douglas spent time working within OPIC’s Credit Policy division, assessing the credit and transaction structure for all deals originated in the Structured Finance and SME Finance departments. Previously, Douglas worked at Morgan Stanley & Co. in New York, spending time in both the private banking group for high net-worth individuals and family L.P.’s, and middle markets institutional sales and trading. Douglas is a fellow and member of the Next Generation Council at SR21, a non-profit research and assessment group focused on developing a comprehensive, long-term national strategy...

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1 August, 2019

The Hon Wera Mori MP was first elected to PNG’s National Parliament in 2012 as member for the electorate of Chuave Open in Chimbu Province. He was appointed Vice Minister for Mining from August 2012 and Minister for Commerce and Industry following the formation of O’Neill-Abel Cabinet in August 2017 until June this year, when he was re-appointed to the portfolio in the Marape-Steven Government. Minister Mori is attending the conference as the representative of Prime Minister James Marape and will deliver the opening address.   SESSION: Opening Address — Day 1 (19 August) [vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][edgtf_button size="" type="" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="100" text="VISIT SPEAKERS PAGE" link="https://pnginvestmentconference.com/speakers/"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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1 August, 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brendan is Manager Pacific Islands for cloud solutions and IT services company Data#3. SESSION: Investment Case study: managing IT risk in Papua New Guinea — Day 2 (20 August) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][edgtf_button size="" type="" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="100" text="VISIT SPEAKERS PAGE" link="https://pnginvestmentconference.com/speakers/"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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1 August, 2019

PNGX Markets (formerly Port Moresby Stock Exchange) is the national stock exchange of Papua New Guinea. It is responsible for running and maintaining the independent operations of the stock market in the country. David has been Chairman of PNGX since 2018, when a majority equity in the exchange was acquired by Pacific Capital Markets Development. David is based in Sydney and has over 30 years’ experience in the operation of markets. He previously held senior roles at the Australian Securities Exchange for more than 20 years. He was Chief Operating Officer of the Sydney Stock Exchange for five years, responsible for operationalising the relaunch of that market. David is on the Advisory Board of Fine Art Bourse Limited, building a vertically integrated market...

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1 August, 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nuni currently holds the position of General Manager Digital with Bank South Pacific. She has 22 years of banking experience in treasury, marketing and retail.  Nuni is currently the Vice President National of the PNG Business Council. SESSION: Panel: Papua New Guinea's fast-growing services sector — Day 1 (19 August) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][edgtf_button size="" type="" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="100" text="VISIT SPEAKERS PAGE" link="https://pnginvestmentconference.com/speakers/"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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1 August, 2019

Paul was appointed the inaugural Managing Director of PNG’s national telecommunications wholesaler, PNG Dataco, in March 2014. Prior to his appointment, he held various executive positions with the Independent Public Business Corporation (now Kumul Consolidated Holdings). An electrical and communications engineer by training, Paul was the team lead in conceptualising PNG’s National Transmission Network (NTN). He has also held the positions of Executive Manager of the Gas Project Coordination Office, Project Implementation Officer with the Asian Development Bank and Manager Telecommunications Operations with PANGTEL (now the National Information and Communications Authority).   LinkedIn...

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1 August, 2019

Peter has 23 years of experience in the mining, petroleum and energy industries. His background includes hydrocarbon exploration and development projects across Australasia, Middle East and Africa. Peter consulted for Saudi Aramco’s super giant oil field; Ghawar Field and other fields in Saudi Arabia for 4 years, in addition to RasGas in development of the world’s first largest LNG Project in Qatar. He consulted for development of the first oil field in Mozambique for South African Sasol International Petroleum. In PNG, Peter has been involved with successful exploration and full field development projects including the Kutubu Oil Project, PNGLNG Project and upcoming Papua LNG Project. Peter's recent past work with the Gulf Provincial Government includes the proposal of the Gulf Gas...

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1 August, 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brian is the founder and former CEO of Black Swan International. Brian established the company in 2010 and was the sole shareholder until he sold the business in 2018. During Brian’s tenure as CEO the business grew to be one of the largest security companies within PNG, employing over 2000 people and amassing over 160 clients. It is widely accepted that due to Brian’s perseverance to introducing ‘world’s best standards’ to the PNG security market that the entire industry and customers have greatly benefited. Prior to establishing Black Swan International, Brian has owned and operated businesses within Australia and the US, and served as a Special Forces commander during 15 years of military service. SESSION: Investment case study: creating and selling a world-class security business...

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1 August, 2019

Clarence Hoot was appointed Managing Director of the Investment Promotion Authority of Papua New Guinea in 2016, having joined the organisation in 2004. As well as being responsible for investment promotion and facilitation, the IPA also houses PNG’s business registry, and the country’s Companies Office, Securities Commission and Intellectual Property Office.  ...

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brett has 25 years’ experience in the banking and finance sector in Australia and throughout the Pacific. Brett was appointed General Manager Westpac Fiji 2016-2019. He has significant leadership experience in Corporate, Commercial and Retail Banking. Prior to taking up the position in Fiji, Brett was the Regional General Manager for Westpac’s Pacific operations in Tonga, Samoa, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Prior to joining Westpac, Brett was the Managing Director of Commercial Finance Connections, a company he established and operated in Australia 2003-2010. Previously, he spent 10 years with National Australia Bank in various leadership roles in property financing and business banking. SESSION: Fiji update lunch — Day 1 (19 August) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][edgtf_button size="" type="" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="100" text="VISIT SPEAKERS PAGE" link="https://pnginvestmentconference.com/speakers/"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...