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KRAMER AUSENCO PLENARY SESSION FIVE
KramerAusenco SESSION 5: Infrastructure: Chair: Adam Kramer Australia Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific: Mr Robert Jauncey, Chief Investment Officer. Australian Defence Force Projects: Ms Susan Bodell, Assistant Secretary, Department of Defence. PNG Ports: Mr Fego Kiniafa, Managing Director. Sustainable Energy - Hydrogen: Mr Alberto Balbo, Ianus Energy Transition. Sustainable Energy - Wind Generation, Mr Markus Scheuermaier, Resident Representative PNG, International Finance Corporation.
Mr Markus Scheuermaier
Markus Scheuermaier has been IFC's Resident Representative for Papua New Guinea since May... More
Mr Markus Scheuermaier
Markus Scheuermaier has been IFC's Resident Representative for Papua New Guinea since May 2021.
In his role, he coordinates the implementation of IFC’s activities, leads the delivery of investment and advisory services, and maintains relationships with the Government, donor organizations and private sector clients.
Markus joined IFC in 2003, first in Washington, DC, then in Johannesburg, South Africa, and most recently in Maputo, Mozambique. At IFC, he has in particular been working on renewable energy PPP mandates, in hydro, solar, and wind power.
Prior to IFC, he worked for Brait Private Equity in Johannesburg, South Africa, and for the Economist Intelligence Unit in London, United Kingdom. Markus has obtained degrees in economics, business and international relations.
Mr Adam Kramer
Adam has +15 years’ experience in business governance, strategy execution, compliance, and... More
Mr Adam Kramer
Adam has +15 years’ experience in business governance, strategy execution, compliance, and operations, with current director roles with Frontier Equities and Kramer Ausenco, PNG’s first indigenous infrastructure consultancy business with over 130 personnel across 7 countries. Adam has strong hands-on experience in business operations, client relationship management, and project delivery, having successfully delivered buildings and resource sector infrastructure with Kramer Ausenco, investment advisory services with Frontier Equities in PNG and Solomon Islands, as well as integrated infrastructure feasibility studies across both entities. Adam also leads Resources, Power & Industrial portfolios across Kramer Ausenco and Frontier Equities. He holds a B. Engineering and an MBA from the University of Queensland, and a graduate certificate in Applied Finance from Queensland University of Technology. He is a Member of Institute of Engineers Australia (IEA), IEPNG, PNG Registered Engineer, MIEAust, PNGID and MAICD.
Mr Fego Kiniafa
Fego Kiniafa is currently employed as Chief Executive Officer at the PNG Ports Corporation and... More
Mr Fego Kiniafa
Fego Kiniafa is currently employed as Chief Executive Officer at the PNG Ports Corporation and has been in the role since April 2019. Fego has also spent time as Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Commercial Manager over a period of 10 years from 2009 to 2017. Fego’s professional experience includes over 19 years of working in government and semi government organisations starting as an economist with the Department of Treasury’s Structural Policy and Investments Division.
Fego joined the ICCC in November 2003 as a pioneer member during which time he gained deep insight into competition policy, utility infrastructure regulation and design of policy and reform on telecommunications, electricity, water and sanitation industries and the maritime transport industries. During his career at the ICCC Fego developed a deep understanding and knowledge of financial analysis, pricing and regulatory issues, price structuring, competitive market assessments, business strategy, economic and financial project appraisal, infrastructure financing through public private partnerships, developing project business cases and terms of references.
Fego’s current responsibilities as CEO of PNG Ports is to provide strategic leadership of the organisation in close liaison and consultation with the Board and KCH to drive the business of PNG Ports. Fego is currently accountable to the Board of PNG Ports and is expected to provide the requisite leadership in leading and directing the business of PNG Ports to drive results and targets set by the National Government through the shareholder KCH.
Fego is a professional member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the PNG Institute of Directors. Fego sits on the Board of the PNG National Maritime Safety Authority as Deputy Chairman and also serves as the Chairman of the Eastern Highlands Provincial Health Authority.
Mr Robert Jauncey
Rob Jauncey is the Chief Investment Officer for the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility... More
Mr Robert Jauncey
Rob Jauncey is the Chief Investment Officer for the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP). Since being established in mid-2019, AIFFP has now signed 12 projects in 9 countries valued at over A$1.2 billion. Prior to joining AIFFP, Rob spent 20 years with the Asian Development Bank and World Bank, including as ADB’s Regional Director for the South Pacific (20014-2018) and as the World Bank’s Regional Coordinator for the Pacific (2009-2014). In these roles, Rob was involved in mobilizing almost A$2 billion in new financing for the Pacific, including for major infrastructure projects such as the South Tarawa road in Kiribati, the Avatiu port in Cook Islands, ICT cables to Samoa and Tonga, airport runway construction and rehabilitation in several countries, and the construction of over 30 MW of renewable energy generation.
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Rob Jauncey is the Chief Investment Officer for the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP). Since being established in mid-2019, AIFFP has now signed 10 projects in 8 countries valued at A$1 billion. Prior to joining AIFFP, Rob spent 20 years with the Asian Development Bank and World Bank, including as ADB’s Regional Director for the South Pacific (20014-2018) and as the World Bank’s Regional Coordinator for the Pacific (2009-2014). In these roles, Rob was involved in mobilizing almost A$2 billion in new financing for the region including for major infrastructure projects such as the South Tarawa road in Kiribati, the Avatiu port in Cook Islands, ICT cables to Samoa and Tonga, airport runway construction and rehabilitation in several countries, and the construction of over 30 MW of renewable energy generation.
Ms Susan Bodell
Susan Bodell is the Assistant Secretary Indo-Pacific Enhanced Engagement in the International... More
Ms Susan Bodell
Susan Bodell is the Assistant Secretary Indo-Pacific Enhanced Engagement in the International Policy Division. Her Branch is responsible for providing strategic direction, policy oversight and strategic coordination of the implementation of Defence’s Indo-Pacific enhanced engagement activities and managing the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP). Ms Bodell commenced in this role in February 2019. Prior to taking up her current position she was Assistant Secretary South-East Asia and the Pacific in the Defence Intelligence Organisation.
Ms Bodell has worked in the Department of Defence since 2010. She entered the Department as Director North and South Asia in the International Policy Division where she managed Australia’s defence relations with China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka.
Before commencing with Defence, Ms Bodell was Director International Strategy at the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. Ms Bodell also served for a number of years at the Australian Attorney-General’s Department in various roles including Director Pacific Section, Director International Legal Cooperation, Director APEC Taskforce and Assistant Director Counter-terrorism Strategic Policy Unit. She has also worked in border control and compliance at the then Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Overseas, Ms Bodell served as the Head of Secretariat to the Pacific Immigration Directors Conference Secretariat (2002-04) in Suva, Fiji. Prior to working in the Pacific, she held various roles in the New Zealand Immigration Service.
Ms Bodell studied at the Australian National University Strategic Studies Centre and was awarded a Master of Strategic Affairs. She attended the Institute of Legal Professionals at the University of Victoria, New Zealand and is admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in the New Zealand High Court and as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory. She holds Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) degrees from the University of Canterbury and spent a year abroad studying at the University of California, Irvine.
Mr Alberto Balbo
Co-Founder and Co-CEO of IANUS ENERGY TRANSITION (IET), a multidisciplinary enterprise focused... More
Mr Alberto Balbo
Co-Founder and Co-CEO of IANUS ENERGY TRANSITION (IET), a multidisciplinary enterprise focused on accelerating the global energy transition with destination net Zero. IET is particularly focused on fast-growing segments such as green hydrogen, renewables, and gas to power.
Before founding IET, Alberto performed in international business executive roles with multi-disciplined, Fortune 500 conglomerates such as General Electric and Honeywell. Over his career, Alberto has gained robust international experience across various industries including gas power generation; oil & gas; mining; manufacturing; digital; software and services.
Alberto has an MBA with concentration in strategy & finance from Melbourne Business School (Melbourne University), a Master in Product and Project Management from the CUOA Foundation (Italy) and is a graduate in Electronic Engineering from the University of Padua (Italy). He has been attending senior executive courses provided by INSEAD and Wharton Business School and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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PLENARY SESSION SIX
SESSION 6A: Manufacturing: Attracting Onshoring and Diversification:
Panel Chair: Mr Murray Woo, Chairman Manufacturers Council of Papua New Guinea.
Mr Nihal Shah, Chairman, Pacific Foam Group.
Mr Warren Mainey, General Manager, Goodman Fielder International.
Ms Dorothy Devine Luana, Managing Director, DMS Organics.
SESSION 6B: Importing PNG Labour Services To Australia: Panel Chair: Mr Scott Roberts.
Ms Danielle Heinecke, First Assistant Secretary, Labour and Connectivity Division, Office of the Pacific. Prof Stephen Howes, Director Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University. Ms Kasey Rudd, Chief Executive Officer, Powerpac.
The Hon Dadi Toka Jr MBE, Chairman Motu Koita Assembly, and Deputy Governor National Capital District.
Mr Murray Woo
Murray Woo is a Foundation Director of Manufacture’s Council of Papua New Guinea with over... More
Mr Murray Woo
Murray Woo is a Foundation Director of Manufacture’s Council of Papua New Guinea with over 36 years of manufacturing experience in Papua New Guinea. He has held various directorships including with Nasfund Superannuation Limited, NCSL Savings and Loans Society Limited, Chairman of PNG Air Limited, Chairman of City Centre Development Limited and Board Member and Chairman of Infrastructure and Investment at PNG Ports. Currently, Murray is also the Chairman of Port Moresby Nature Park limited, Vice President of Employer’s Federation Inc. and Board Member of Mainland Holdings Limited.
Murray was awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2019 for his services to Manufacturing, Airline Industry, and the National Superannuation Fund in Papua New Guinea.
Murray has an MBA majoring in Finance from the Australian Institute of Business and is a professional member of the Australian Institute of Company’s Directors and Papua New Guinea’s Institute of Directors and a foundation member of the Badili Club.
The Hon Dadi Toka Jr MBE
Hon. Dadi Toka, MBE is the Chairman of the Motu Koita Assembly and Deputy Governor for the... More
The Hon Dadi Toka Jr MBE
Hon. Dadi Toka, MBE is the Chairman of the Motu Koita Assembly and Deputy Governor for the National Capital District.
Dadi has over 15 years of experience in the corporate, NGO and public sector in Papua New Guinea.
In 2007 Dadi with a small group of shareholders established the Tura sporting brand. Tura brand has grown into a household name supplying and sponsoring international and local sporting groups.
In 2011, Dadi was appointed Chairman of the Port Moresby General Hospital Board.
In 2012 Dadi was appointed Chief of Staff to the Opposition Office at Parliament House of Papua New Guinea.
In 2014 he went on to establish the Papua New Guinea Cancer Foundation Inc. and served as the Chief Executive Officer for four 4 years.
In 2018 Dadi was voted by the indigenous Motu Koita people of Port Moresby in the National Capital District to serve them as Chairman of the Motu Koita Assembly.
In 2020, Dadi was recognized by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for his contribution in the community and volunteer work especially his efforts towards Cancer prevention in Papua New Guinea. Dadi was presented with a Member of the British Empire Award (Dadi holds a Bachelor of Business Degree majoring in Management Marketing from Queensland University of Technology.
Dadi’s enterprising skills and credible background has attracted and secured donor funding from the Australian Government ( USAID, New Zealand Government and other corporate and multi national companies to support many large and small scale community projects.
Dadi is passionate and committed to serving the indigenous people of Port Moresby. He is focused on empowering his people and ensuring an effective sustainable future for his electorate.
Mr Nihal Shah
Nihal is a dual British/Australian national with extensive experience in international business... More
Mr Nihal Shah
Nihal is a dual British/Australian national with extensive experience in international business leadership roles in multiple jurisdictions including the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia & Papua New Guinea.
With a legal background during his early career, Nihal is Chairman of Pacific Foam Group - a diversified manufacturing and distribution business established in PNG since 1978. With his early years spent in Kenya and in the UK, Nihal has held a variety of senior leadership positions during his career with a four-generations diversified family enterprise operating across some 20 jurisdictions. Consequently, he brings with him a wealth of experience in commerce, business, law, corporate governance and multi-national organisational dynamics.
Nihal has a keen interest in best practise in corporate governance and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). He serves as a councillor on the AICD’s Victorian Division Council. Nihal also holds Board/Committee positions on the Manufacturers Council of PNG and the Australia PNG Business Council, and previously on the PNG-Europe Business Council.
In his spare time Nihal is an avid golfer, squash player and trail walker.
Ms Kasey Rudd
Kasey Rudd spent her childhood in Port Moresby and later in life she returned as an adult,... More
Ms Kasey Rudd
Kasey Rudd spent her childhood in Port Moresby and later in life she returned as an adult, spending 4 years delivering Train the Trainer and Cert IV Training and Assessment for Morobe Mining Joint Venture and LNG plant PNG employees. During this period Kasey re-discovered her affection for PNG people and culture and developed a passion for building capacity and skills in PNG people. Accredited as an Approved Employer in 2017, Kasey’s organisation Powerpac has proudly provided Australian employment opportunities for over 3000 Pacific Island people. Meaningfully contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through remittances and skills development, Powerpac has activity participated in goals No Poverty, Quality Education and Gender Equality. With a current workforce of 773, predominately, Melanesian Pacific Island workers, in Queensland , proudly 38.8% of the workforce is women. A legacy Kasey will forever be proud of participating in.
Mr Scott Roberts
Scott has 20 years Recruitment experience leading international Search and Selection firms... More
Mr Scott Roberts
Scott has 20 years Recruitment experience leading international Search and Selection firms focused primarily on Mining, Utilities, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas sectors. He joined the recruitment industry after a 15-year period working in mining in both Australia and Papua New Guinea. His mining roles include an array of support, operational management and General Management positions. He has also had his own consultancy business and the focus for his consulting has been on the enhancement of Organisation and People performance. Scott commenced working in Papua New Guinea in 1978 joining the Public Services Commission as a Psychologist, after 5 years he joined Bougainville Copper Limited and after a further 5 years he joined Mount Isa Mines where he worked for 10 years.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology and Applied Sociology and a Masters in Science in Industrial Psychology. Scott is a Fellow of the Recruitment Consulting Staffing Association, a Member of the Australian Psychological Society, a Registered Psychologist and Member of the Management Committee of the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council.
Ms Dorothy Devine Luana
DMS Ltd was registered on the 26th April 2000, In operation 9 years.
Total Staff:
10 (Admin,... More
Ms Dorothy Devine Luana
DMS Ltd was registered on the 26th April 2000, In operation 9 years.
Total Staff:
10 (Admin, Operations and logistics)
Seasonal Workers:
As required.
Business Model:
Work with existing lead farmers in area of interest (lead farmer can be from anywhere in
PNG)
Business Location:
ENB/Port Moresby
Business Spread and Potential:
Depends on source of raw produce.
Business Focus:
Packaging Raw Products for sale
1. Herbs and Spices
2. Virgin Coconut Oil
3. Raw Honey
4. Galip Nuts (Canarium)
Schedule of Development
Phase 1.2015 – 2018 - Get to know supplier of raw product (Key farmers, processors).
Phase 2. 2015 – 2021 Trials – collection, storage, packaging, sales and marketing of
products.
Phase 3. 2021 – Onwards - Focus on preferred product that’s accepted by supermarket
(Canarium).
2022 Onwards
Fresh roast Galip – on shelves locally
Galip Nut butter – on trial
Galip Oil- in the pipeline
Review Process for Processing
Review mode of production.
From rudimentary hand held tools and manual labor to higher output machinery.
From small cottage backyard processing to medium size factory that can pack preferred
products initially but moving to other raw products in 10 years’ time.
Better access to more affordable packaging and labelling material.
Location of set up: Kokopo East New Britain (Future location: Lae preferred)
Buyers:
Port Moresby (CHM Duty Free, CPL supermarkets x 13 locations, Previously Meat house),
some hotels and gift shops.
Future: Overseas. Looking for buyers in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
Key Issues/Challenges
Access to Land to expand (peri urban)
Machinery – all imports (high cost)
Packaging – all imports (local cost too high)
Cost of graphics – import stickers (local cost too high)
Cost of collection and distribution of raw products (High freight charges = High cost of end
product).
Way forward for industry
Encourage more investment in freight sector. Shipping of freight.
Tax relief on new machinery supporting downstream processing. Relief to be passed onto
sector investors such as DMS.
Land demarcation for industry growth, water, sewerage and power.
Way forward for DMS
Work with existing packaging companies in PNG (Who are they?).
New Medium Size Factory requires an Investor or access to cheap finance. Keen to hear
from potential partners and financiers.
Prof Stephen Howes
Dr Stephen Howes is Professor of Economics at the Australian National University and Director of... More
Prof Stephen Howes
Dr Stephen Howes is Professor of Economics at the Australian National University and Director of the Development Policy Centre.
Stephen is also the Chair of Femili PNG, that runs a Case Management Centre (CMC) to assist survivors of family and sexual violence to access the services they need. He is also the Director of the Development Policy Centre and Professor of Economics at the Australian National University.
Ms Danielle Heinecke
Danielle is the First Assistant Secretary, Labour and Connectivity Division within the Office of... More
Ms Danielle Heinecke
Danielle is the First Assistant Secretary, Labour and Connectivity Division within the Office of the Pacific. Danielle has over two decades of experience in Government leading policy and program delivery in the Indo-Pacific region, with 9 years overseas working with our nearest neighbours - Timor-Leste, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Danielle previously worked for Price Waterhouse Coopers (Sydney) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Masters of International Relations and a Masters of Economics.
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PLENARY SESSION SEVEN
SESSION 7: SME Development Opportunities:
Panel Chair: Mr Stan Joyce.
Panelists: Mr John Pora, Chairman, SME Corporation. Mr Ernie Gangloff, Managing Director, Gangloff Consulting. Ms Sylvia Pascoe, Director, Pascoe Events and Marketing.
Mr Des Yaninen, Social Entrepreneur and Chairman, PNG SMSE Council.
Ms Liz Mackinlay, CEO, Australian Business Volunteers.
Mr Des Yaninen
Never shying away from a challenge, I have accumulated a wealth of skill, knowledge and... More
Mr Des Yaninen
Never shying away from a challenge, I have accumulated a wealth of skill, knowledge and experience over 15 years in all sectors of corporate management, from Accounting to Audit, Corporate Affairs to Operations, Product Development, Sales & Marketing, Debt Collections, and Executive Management. I have mastered financial modeling, Credit management and Recoveries from years in the Banking sector. I manage relationships with the government, state owned enterprises, statutory authorities, foreign missions, regulators, suppliers and customers.
An entrepreneur, strategic thinker, and problem solver, I am committed to adding value and blazing new trails in all I attempt. I am presently involved in the economic development sector and seek through innovation and proactive strategic action, to make a real impact.
As a team player, I bring energy and drive to the Boards, Committees and any teams that I belong to. Never a free rider, I am able to lead from the front and motivate my team to work together to achieve our targets on time and on budget.
Mr John Pora
Serving a family legacy of 57 years of Nation Building that began in the Bully Beef Club and the... More
Mr John Pora
Serving a family legacy of 57 years of Nation Building that began in the Bully Beef Club and the formative years, the economic and social landscape leadership in business and Politics in Papua New Guinea coupled with 30 years of experience through cross cultured environments within that time, John Pora brings to the table depth, agility and a vast network of relationships under a desire to impact experiences. A Coffee plantation owner, pioneer in Digital Platforming and e-commerce and appointed Chairman of the Small Medium Enterprise Corporation Board in December 2020, the family story continues to be written in service to our nation and people.
Ms Sylvia Pascoe
An entrepreneur with a passion for creating platforms that empower other entrepreneurs into... More
Ms Sylvia Pascoe
An entrepreneur with a passion for creating platforms that empower other entrepreneurs into existence. Sylvia Pascoe is a justice warrior, equal opportunities advocate, owner of the 11 year old event management business Pascoe Promotions, founder of the Pom City Markets, Harbourside Night Markets, SME Elevate Series, winner of the 2011 Westpac Women in Business Young Entrepreneur award, Winner of the Young Director of the Year Award 2014 and currently a candidate for NCD Regional Governors seat in the current National General Elections.
Ms Liz Mackinlay
As CEO of Australian Business Volunteers, Liz Mackinlay is a global expert in international... More
Ms Liz Mackinlay
As CEO of Australian Business Volunteers, Liz Mackinlay is a global expert in international disaster preparedness, contemporary community development and small business capability building. She brings 30 years of experience in over 80 countries, including as CEO of Australian Doctors International and Global Head of Strategy for World Vision. At ABV, Liz spearheads an innovative and community-led approach that fulfils social responsibility requirements for corporate partners. She's passionate about facilitating beneficial partnerships between communities and corporations, elevating, and amplifying the voices of the businesses and communities ABV serves. Her ambition is fuelled by the goal of meeting community needs in a way that is both outcome-driven and sustainable. ABV are committed to growing micro and small businesses across Papua New Guinea, supporting entrepreneurs to succeed, ensuring a thriving local and national economy for a bright future for PNG.
Mr Stan Joyce
MR STAN JOYCE
Stan Joyce has been working in Papua New Guinea since 1980, most... More
Mr Stan Joyce
MR STAN JOYCE
Stan Joyce has been working in Papua New Guinea since 1980, most recently as Managing Director of SP Brewery until 2019. Stan’s Personal Accomplishments include the Companion of the Star of Melanesia (CSM), 2012 for services to the business community and sport, and the Queen Elizabeth 11 60th Anniversary Medal (2013) for services to the Port Moresby Business Community. Stan has held Directorships as Chairman Westpac Bank (PNG) Limited, Chairman City Pharmacy Limited (CPL PomSX), Chairman Mainland Holdings Pty Ltd, Board Member South Pacific Brewery Limited, Board Member AGMARK. Stan’s Business Networking include Director PNG Business Council, Fellow PNG Institute of Company Directors, Member Australian Institute of Company Directors (GMAICD), Honorary Consul (PNG) for Kingdom of Netherlands, Ambassador – Badilli Networking Club. Stan’s employment history spans more than four decades in Papua New Guinea, and he is currently providing general consultancy services through his own company, Joyce & Co.
Mr Ernie Gangloff
Ernie Gangloff is the Managing Director, Gangloff Consulting Limited. Ernie retired as a Partner... More
Mr Ernie Gangloff
Ernie Gangloff is the Managing Director, Gangloff Consulting Limited. Ernie retired as a Partner with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu on the 24 May 2013 where he was a Partner in the Risk and Consulting Services Division. Ernie was the first PNG Citizen Partner appointed by Deloitte Australia.
Ernie is an Adjunct Professor of Accounting appointed by the School of Business and Public Policy, University of Papua New Guinea.
Ernie provides risk management, internal audit, governance and strategic services with a focus on SME and Landowner Sectors. Ernie also delivers Training and Strategic Development Programs to clients and the general public.
Ernie has facilitated the following programs:
• Director Training Programs
• Strategic Plans
• Business and Marketing Plans
• Risk Management Plans
• Business Continuity Plans
• Strategic And Internal Audit Plans
In addition to Gangloff Consulting, Ernie is a member of the Board of Directors of the following companies:
• New Britain Palm Oil Limited (“NBPOL”) Chairman of the Audit Committee
• Highlands Pacific Limited, Chairman of the Audit Committee
• Tower Insurance PNG Limited
• Pacific Training Consortium Limited (delivering Training Programs in PNG and Solomon Islands)
• Gangloff Projects Limited
• Chairman of Emstret Holdings Limited
• Director of Business Incubation Solution Limited
Ernie is also a member of the Audit Committee for the following organisations:
• Chairman, Audit Committee, Department of Justice and Attorney General
• Chairman, Audit Committee, Kumul Telikom Holdings
• Chairman, Audit Committee, Royal PNG Constabulary
• Member, Audit Committee, Department of Finance
• Member, Oro Province Audit Committee
• Member, Audit Committee, Department of National Planning and Monitoring
Ernie is a member of the following organisations:
• President, Institute of National Affairs Inc.
• CPA PNG
• Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Institute of Internal Auditors, PNG Chapter
• PNG Institute of Directors (Foundation Member)
• Badili Club (Foundation Member)
• MSME Council (Foundation Member)
• Capital Rugby Union (Treasurer)
• University Rugby Football Union Club (President)
• PNG University of Technology Alumni (Life Member)
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PLENARY SESSION EIGHT
SESSION 8: The Future of PNG Resources: Panel Chair: Mr Richard Kassman, Senior Vice President, PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum.
Panelists: Mr Brett Darley, President Upstream Oil and Gas, Santos Limited. Mr Scott Sandlin, Senior Vice President & Director of Production, ExxonMobil PNG. Mr Tim Bryson, Head of Strategic Engagement - PNG, Newcrest Mining Limited. Mr Augustine Mano, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Resources Development Company. Mr Wapu Sonk, Managing Director, Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited.
Closing remarks: Ms Nuni Kulu, President, Business Council of Papua New Guinea.
Ms Nuni Kulu
Nuni Kulu is General Manager Digital. Her appointment in January 2019 makes her the second... More
Ms Nuni Kulu
Nuni Kulu is General Manager Digital. Her appointment in January 2019 makes her the second female to be appointed to the Executive of BSPFGL. Nuni joined the former PNG Banking Corporate (PNGBC) as a graduate and has undertaken numerous roles in Treasury and Retail Banking during the course of her career. Over her 25-year career with BSP, she has benefited from leadership and management training at Melbourne Business School and Insead Private University in France. Nuni hails from Manus Province and holds a Bachelor of Commerce attained at the Australian National University with many years of experience with PNGBC/BSP. She is currently the President of the Business Council of PNG.
Mr Wapu Sonk
Mr. Wapu Sonk was appointed Managing Director of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited, the National... More
Mr Wapu Sonk
Mr. Wapu Sonk was appointed Managing Director of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited, the National Petroleum Company of PNG in January 2013.
He has more than 20 years of experience in the PNG petroleum industry.
After starting his career with Chevron Niugini in 1997, Mr. Sonk has occupied numerous technical, management and leadership roles in petroleum industry companies operating in Papua New Guinea.
Mr. Sonk is a member of the International Association of Drilling Contractors, the International Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Institute of Engineers, PNG. He holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering from the University of Technology in Lae as well as a Diploma of Business Management from the Melbourne Business School, Mt Eliza Centre for Executive Education, Melbourne.
Mr Scott Sandlin
Scott Sandlin started his career with ExxonMobil in 2005 in Houston, Texas. He has held a... More
Mr Scott Sandlin
Scott Sandlin started his career with ExxonMobil in 2005 in Houston, Texas. He has held a range of engineering, operations and senior leadership roles within the company in 9 locations, across the Drilling, Production and Joint Venture operated sectors of the business.
After several technical and leadership assignments with ExxonMobil in the United States, Australia, Nigeria, Turkey, Romania, Russia (Sakhalin Island and Moscow) and Newfoundland, Canada, Scott assumed the role of president of Hibernia Management and Development Company, operator of the Hibernia Platform in Newfoundland, Canada.
Scott joined ExxonMobil PNG in 2020 as the General Manager of Operations for PNG LNG, and subsequently assumed the role of Senior VP and Executive Director of Production in 2021. He is accountable for all aspects of the PNG LNG project, including operations, maintenance, logistics, and land and community affairs for all wells, gas and condensate conditioning, pipelines, LNG Plant, and marine/export shipping operations for LNG, condensate and naphtha to international markets, and domestic power and gas sales for local markets.
Scott is blessed to have a wife of 15 years and 3 small children, ages 10, 6 and 5 years old.
Mr Augustine Mano
Augustine Sanga Mano has been Managing Director and CEO of Mineral Resources Development Company... More
Mr Augustine Mano
Augustine Sanga Mano has been Managing Director and CEO of Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) since March 2008. He holds Degrees in Economics and Arts (Environmental Science) for the University of Papua New Guinea, and a Master of Science Degree in Petroleum Economics from the Dundee University, Scotland. Mr Mano serves as Director on the boards of MRDC and its 16 subsidiary companies. He is also chairman of Star Mountains Plaza Ltd (Hilton), the Pearl Resort & Spa in Fiji, The Taumeasina Resort in Samoa, PNG Air, and Ok Tedi Mining Limited. Until recently, he served on the board of Hevilift PNG, Bank South Pacific, and Dirio Gas and Power Ltd. Mr Mano currently serves as a member of the State Negotiating Team for both mining and petroleum projects.
Mr Stanley Komunt
Stanley joined Newcrest in 2018 as the Senior Manager – Government Relations & PNG... More
Mr Stanley Komunt
Stanley joined Newcrest in 2018 as the Senior Manager – Government Relations & PNG Country Office for Newcrest. He was appointed as the Country Manager in May 2019.
Before joining Newcrest, Stanley held similar senior roles with Nautilus Minerals and Morobe Mining JV and has extensive experience in the resources sector in PNG.
Stanley has in-dept skills and background in Government and Regulatory Affairs, Community Relations & Social Performance functions, security & intelligence, emergency, and risk management.
Stanley sits on few Peak Bodies as Executive Committee Member, including the Australian PNG Business Council.
Mr Brett Darley
Brett Darley PRESIDENT UPSTREAM OIL AND GAS
BEng (Civil), FIEAust Eng Exec
Brett joined Santos... More
Mr Brett Darley
Brett Darley PRESIDENT UPSTREAM OIL AND GAS
BEng (Civil), FIEAust Eng Exec
Brett joined Santos in December 2018. Mr Darley previously led the Offshore Operating Division as Executive Vice President Offshore Oil and Gas.
He has over 30 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, both in Australia and overseas, with technical, operational, commercial and management experience across varied assets, onshore and offshore. Before moving to Santos, Brett held senior leadership roles including Chief Executive Officer of Quadrant Energy, Managing Director and Region Vice President for Apache Energy Limited, Vice President of Drilling and Completions at Woodside and Drilling Manager at Santos.
Brett holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Queensland and is a Chartered Engineer. He is a current member of the Curtin Business School Advisory Council and an elected member of the General Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA.
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PACIFIC MARINE GROUP CLOSING DRINKS
Closing Drinks
Held at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
For registered in-person delegates and exhibitors.
Due to Covid rules and restrictions it is essential that we have an accurate number attending this function. If your circumstances change and you need to amend your RSVP, please, by all means contact us.
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