Bio
A businessman and a lawyer by profession. Working with SOEs since 2011. Married with two sons, aged 7 and 4.
Information
Education
Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce with double majors in finance and accounting at Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia.
Experience
- Practiced law whilst simultaneously working in family logistics business from 1999 to 2011.
- Executive Chairman of Pine Group of Companies since 2011.
- Executive Chairman of Airports Fiji Ltd since 2013.
- Non-executive director of Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority since 2010.
- Independent Chairman of Fiji Hardwood Corporation Ltd since 2015.
Areas of Expertise
Law, accounting (forensics), finance, pine industry, and airports.
What have been the main lessons you have learned in your career and how do you implement them in your management?
- Identify gaps and make prompt decisions to close them.
- Manage risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Believe in the sense of team and power of people to bring about positive change.
Mentors
- My parents for my upbringing and unconditional support.
- My wife and 2 kids for their daily support and encouragement.
- The Honorable PM and the Honorable Attorney General of Fiji, for their guidance, confidence and ongoing support.
- All the hard working and inspirational people in the world.
Quotes
- The tougher the challenge the greater the motivation.
- Sense of team will always triumph over the individual.
- Continually work on establishing fair and equitable relationships of mutual benefits.
- Understand people if you want to be a good leader.
