REGINALD MONAGI
Chairman | Director since September 2014
Reginald Monagi has extensive private sector experience having previously worked with Moni Plus, South Pacific Brewery Limited, Goodman Fielders International PNG, Colgate Palmolive (PNG), British American Tobacco (PNG) Limited, Fairdeal Liquors (PNG) Ltd and Shell (PNG) Ltd. He currently serves on the boards of Paradise Foods, SP Brewery and City Mission.
Mr Monagi holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology) from the University of Papua New Guinea, a Master of Business Administration and a Diploma of Company Directors Course (Corporate Governance), from the University of Queensland. He is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed the International Directors Program. He is a founding member of the Papua New Guinea Institute of Directors. Mr Monagi is currently a member of the Audit & Risk Committee, Investment Committee and the Membership Committee.
ANTHONY SMARE
Non-Executive Director | Director since August 2012
He is Chairman of the Board of Paradise Foods Limited. Mr Smare is also Chairman of the Kumul Foundation Inc and founder of the Kumul GameChangers Entrepreneurship Initiative. In 2014, the World Economic Forum appointed Mr Smaré a member of its Forum of Young Global Leaders for a term of 6 years. Mr. Smare is currently a member of the Investment Committee of the Board.
PROFESSOR DAVID KAVANAMUR, PhD
Non-Executive Director | Director since August 2012
Professor David Kavanamur was the former Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors from the University of Papua New Guinea, M.Phil. (Development Studies), University of Sussex and Doctor of Strategic Management, University of Western Sydney. Professor Kavanamur is a development professional and is affiliated with many institutions, both in PNG and overseas including the Australian Institute of Management. He is currently a Director on the Boards of Kumul Hotels Limited and Gazelle International Hotel Limited. Professor Kavanamur is the chairman of the Strategy Committee and a member of the Remuneration & Nomination Committee.
PROFESSOR ALBERT MELLAM, PhD
Non-Executive Director | Director since August 2012
ALAN KAM
Non-Executive Director | Director since March 2014
LUTZ HEIM
Non-Executive Director | Director since July 2016
KAREN GIBSON
Non-Executive Director | Director since February 2017
Karen Gibson holds a Masters in Business Administration (Professional) and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Queensland. She also has a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, AICD, an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Superannuation) from the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA), and an Associate Diploma of Superannuation Management from ASFA/ Macquarie University. She has over 25 years’ experience in financial services covering Australia and Asia. Previous roles held include Chief Executive Officer position for two Australian Super Funds, ESI Group (now Energy Super) and City Super. Mrs. Gibson is a member of the Audit & Risk Committee and the Transformation Committee.
RICHARD SINAMOI
Non-Executive Director | Director since December 2019
Richard Sinamoi is an experienced executive and director with 19 years’ experience in the superannuation and financial services industry, having worked for the Comrade Trustee Services Limited as CEO until January 2017. He has served on Boards for both commercial entities and charitable organisations, spanning a range of industries from food and beverage, general insurance, trustee services, micro banking and funds management. He holds a Certificate in Business majoring in Marketing from TAFE, New South Wales and Bachelor of Applied Science Systems from the University of Western Sydney, Australia. Mr Sinamoi is a member of the Audit & Risk Committee, the Membership Commitee and the Transformation Committee.
