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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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[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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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]...

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prior to joining Ok Tedi in 2015 as Managing Director and CEO, Peter was Managing Director ExxonMobil PNG Limited for seven years working on delivering the country’s first LNG Project. He is currently also Chairman, Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited, a director of Bougainville Copper Limited, and board member of Port Moresby General Hospital. He worked for 27 years with Exxon Mobil Corporation based in Australia and USA in a variety of senior management roles in mining and oil and gas. SESSION: Mining and Petroleum — 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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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peter is Chief Executive Officer at Remington Group and Vice President at Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In a long career covering PNG, the Pacific and northern Australia, he has been Managing Director of the National Bank of the Solomon Islands, and held senior roles with the Commonwealth Bank, Territory Insurance Office, the Bank of Hawaii and the PNG Banking Corporation. SESSION: A Tale of Two Cities: the Port Moresby and Lae business chambers in conversation with BAI’s Andrew Wilkins — Day 2 (20 August) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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Rio is a Professional Lawyer. He serves as the President of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI). He also holds the position of  the Vice Chairman of the Cricket PNG, Member for the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), and Occasional Lecturer at the Legal Training Institute....

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ganiga is Senior Project Officer (Infrastructure) at the Asian Development Bank's resident mission in Port Moresby. An engineer by training, Ganiga has worked in infrastructure development in PNG for 20 years, with roles at the Department of Works and the Asian Development Bank. SESSION: Transport and logistics — 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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As President of the Lae Chamber of Commerce, John provides information for, and is a conduit between government and business. He works towards better conditions for the PNG public and businesses.  ...

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]David is Chief Investment Officer at NasFund, the largest private sector super fund in PNG. With extensive experience managing Superannuation, Pension and Insurance funds, David has run portfolios of infrastructure, private equity and real estate as well as listed securities. An experienced Director, David has advised Boards on investment strategy, portfolio design, and risk management in PNG, Australia and the UK. Previously, David was CIO at PacWealth, Senior Advisor at Cambian Corporate Advisory in Melbourne, Chairman of AVCAL (The Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association), Head of Private Markets at VFMC, Melbourne, Strategist at QIC, Brisbane, and Investment Manager for corporate pension clients at Standard Life in Edinburgh, Scotland. SESSION: ‘Raising capital in PNG: key investors and lenders look at the best funding models...