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31 July, 2024

David Toua is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Papua New Guinea and has served as a board member since 2019. He is also the Principal Private Sector Advisor to the Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) and serves on the Boards of The Employers Federation of PNG, New Britain Palm Oil Limited, The PNG Incentive Fund and the Motu Koita Health Foundation. David is a former President of the Business Council of PNG and represented Papua New Guinea on the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) from 2015 to 2019, serving as ABAC Chairman in 2018. David Toua is a graduate of the University of Queensland and has completed an Advanced Management Programme at Macquarie University. He is...

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31 July, 2024

Mohinesh Prasad is a dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 16 years of extensive experience in the energy industry across international markets. Currently serving as the Head of Green Finance Centre for Papua New Guinea, Mohinesh is at the forefront of driving strategic initiatives in sustainable finance. His expertise spans business management, strategic market expansion, innovative sales operations, and the development and implementation of sustainable energy solutions. Mohinesh has a proven track record of leading and managing large-scale projects with a a strong focus on de-carbonization and developing business solutions for B2G and B2B customers. Mohinesh has been instrumental in driving investment opportunities and develop strategic plans which has been key to his success in the energy sector and project development. Representing...

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24 July, 2024

Sarimu Kanu was appointed Managing Director of Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited in January 2023. Mr Kanu is an experienced General Manager with a demonstrated history of over 30 years working in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea. Skilled in Mining Operations Management with high level experience in Gold, Copper, Nickel and Cobalt Mines, Mr Kanu has held senior roles with many major Mining projects. Prior to his appointment with KMH, Mr Kanu was Country Manager with Frieda River Limited / Pan Aust from 2022 and Mine General Manager for Ramu Nico Management (MCC) Limited since 2014. Mr Kanu is a strong engineering professional with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) focused in Mining and Mineral Engineering from Western Australian School of Mines, Curtin...

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17 June, 2024

Paulus was appointed Commissioner and CEO of the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) of Papua New Guinea on 5 May 2015. He was formerly with the ICCC as one of its pioneer employees, and held various senior positions. He recently held the position of executive manager for the Regulated Industries Division, before he left in 2013. Paulus obtained a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Papua New Guinea. Prior to his appointment as the Commissioner and CEO of the ICCC, Mr Ain was engaged with Telikom PNG Limited after he left the ICCC in 2013....

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17 June, 2024

John is a Mineral Engineer with over 35 years’ experience in the mining industry. He has previously worked in Africa, Australia, Asia, North America and the former Soviet Union. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and served as Chief Operating Officer from May 2016 to August 2017. He has successfully managed the development of a number of open pit and underground gold, precious and base metal mines from feasibility study through to profitable operations. John has operated extensively at the corporate level in various roles from Executive General Manager to Director and Chief Executive Officer with a number of other mining companies, including MIM Holdings, First Dynasty Mines, Platinum Australia and African Thunder Platinum. He received his National...

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17 June, 2024

Wavie is a Partner in the Commercial division and the Head of Office in Dentons Port Moresby. She has a broad range of finance, corporate and commercial experience. She is experienced in drafting and negotiating a range of commercial documents and has assisted in advising financial institutions, the government, central bank, state-owned enterprises, corporations and NGOs on a range of transactions, projects and matters. Wavie also sits on the board of Nationwide Microbank Limited (MiBank) and chairs the Appointments and Remuneration Committee....

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17 June, 2024

Geri is a leader in KPMG’s Climate Change and Sustainability team in Australia. She advises the Asset and Wealth Management sector on ESG and Responsible Investment. Geri joined KPMG in January 2023 after spending 13 years in London. Prior to joining KPMG, she was Co-Head of Responsible Investment at a global professional services firm where she led a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of ESG specialists in providing advice to UK institutional investors. Throughout her career, Geri has been an ardent supporter of improving inclusion and diversity outcomes across the wider financial industry, and carries this approach through to her work with her clients. Geri retains a truly global perspective in her investment thinking and approach. She is Chinese Australian, and lived in Hong Kong,...