Experience

Datec (PNG) Limited

• Papua New Guinea
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Aug 2023 - Present



HELA INVESTMENTS

• South Africa

• Business Consultant

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Telikom PNG

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chairman - Business Audit Risk Committee (BARC)

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Telikom Ltd Business Audit and Risk Committee ensures the integrity of the financial reporting and audit process are maintained and followed which is the primary role of the committee. The committee also oversee the maintenance of a sound internal control and risk management systems. ➢ My role as chairman of the committee is to ensure that the business conducts itself within the fabrics of established company polices and consistent with best systems and processes so that the businesses carry nil or less risks.➢ Convene BARC meetings four times a year and as and when there is a business need.➢ Convene special BARC meetings to discuss and see how best the business operates in terms of managing its financial risks, the operational risks and how fit the quality management systems are deployed within the business.➢ Report to the Telikom Limited main Board notifying the Board of the current business liquidity and the strategic measures that are in place to mitigate business risks so that Telikom Business can realize its business plans. Show less

• Director

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Telikom Ltd is a state-owned enterprise (SOE) under the Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) structure. It was incorporated on July 1, 1955 to own and operate the telecommunications network in Papua New Guinea. Apart from its fixed-line core telecommunication business, which accounts for 43% of gross revenue, Telikom provides data transmission services as well as retail and wholesale voice and data broadband services to its customers in PNG. • 18th March 2022 – Appointed as a Director by the National Executive Council (NEC) to serve on the Telikom Limited Board for three (3) years My role & responsibility as a Telikom Ltd Board director ➢ Provide advise on strategic planning and long-term objectives as per the Telikom Corporate plan➢ Oversees Telikom Ltd Corporate Governance at the board level➢ Provide advise at the board level on budgets and business plans and overseeing their implementation➢ Approve financial statements & interim reports➢ Provide direction and decision making on significant investment decision for Telikom Ltd➢ Ensuring financial controls and systems of risk management are robust anddefensible.➢ Interface with Telikom Ltd CEO & Management on Telikom Ltd Strategic Corporate and work plan in line with SOE reform policy➢ Interface with KCH and external stakeholders including Govt bureaucracy on Telikom Ltd strategic direction Show less



Puma Energy Papua New Guinea

• Papua New Guinea
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Country External Affairs & LPG Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  This is a newly established role within the Puma Energy Executive team (Excom) and mainly overseers two (2) functions -External Affairs & Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). The position is responsible for administering the vision, business strategy and corporate governance for Puma Energy in PNG. The growth and expansion of the company’s downstream business requires more engagement with external stakeholders as well as revising the business strategy and goals/workplans for the organisation. Under this structure, the organisation has also re-defined the Puma Gas distribution model to stimulate growth. This includes partnering with external & international distributors therefore the decision to amalgamate the LPG business with External Affairs Department. The External Affairs/LPG Department manages the sales and marketing aspect of the product in the community and an integral part of the strategy is to align with key stakeholder both local and international to drive the brand. ➢ Preparation of annual business reports and presentation of business case to Puma Energy PNG executive team and Asia Pacific Board in Singapore.➢ Preparation of yearly stakeholder engagement plans to the Puma Energy PNG Executive team & Puma Asia Pacific board➢ Preparation of yearly work plans and budgets and presents to PNG executive team & Puma Energy Asia Pacific board.➢ Ensures Puma Energy maintains its corporate image through its stakeholder engagement programs➢ Manages and controls the Department budget in PNG to the tune of USD50m.➢ Manage and groom department staff and ensuring yearly plans and KPI’s are achieved➢ Manage the Government and Public Affairs Committee and its task groups➢ Overseer stakeholder mapping & market Intel gathering and monitoring,➢ Engagement planning and delivery, and the development of relevant core petroleum business materials.➢ Conduct regular stakeholder analysis and mapping in order to maximise long term relationship development. Show less

• National Retail Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Jan 2023

  This role forms part of the Puma Energy PNG Executive Management team (Excom) and manages the relationship with Retail Partners (Franchisee’s and Commission Agents) and oversee the day-to-day operations of a group of service stations within in the Puma retail business in Papua New Guinea. Includes responsibilities for commercial business development opportunities with B2B and B&S customers to grow the business and support the planned new service station development in PNG. Reporting to the Country General Manager, this function plays a pivotal role in the Puma PNG hierarchy and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of both retail and commercial budgets, compliance of Puma and site standards, site and equipment HSE and assisting Retail Partners in maximising sales and profit. Key Job Responsibilities • Manage and groom Department staff and ensuring yearly plans and KPI’s are achieved• Preparation of annual business reports and retail segment analysis to Puma Energy board & senior management.• Preparation of business case for market growth to request capex funding to Puma board.• Oversee the Puma Energy Retail Department by establishing relationship with Retail Partners which includes Franchisee’s and Commission Agents.• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Puma Energy retail business in Papua New Guinea• Develops strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities; presenting assumptions; recommending objectives to the Puma Energy executive management team• Builds Puma Energy company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; enforcing ethical business practices in all retail aspects.• Oversee and work closely with the customer service team to ensure orders and customers payments are processed and in line with the monthly volume projections for each retail site.• Manages and controls the Puma Energy retail budget in PNG to the tune of US$30m. Show less

• PNG Retail Operations Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

• Retail Network Manager- PNG

  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2020

• Business Development Manager - Retail

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

  Key Job Description• Ensure fuel compliance processes are in place and complied with in PNG• Direct, monitor and support the management of performance and compliance of a network of Franchisees, Commission Agents and from time to time, site managers • Manage compliance of Retailer Partner Agreements -PNG wide• Ensure compliance of commercial customer equipment and delivery standards• Manage Retail KPI’s, Business Standards and HSE standards and requirements in line with Puma • Managers team’s quarterly Business Standard audits for all sites in PNG• Manage key Commercial customer quarterly KPI meetings• Maintain knowledge of site property leases (including assets) and manage compliance• Manage company assets located at sites, including asset movement• Develop budgets in line with Puma process and timelines • Review and analyse monthly profit & loss statements, identifying areas for improving the profitability of the business • Analyse Operators quarterly P&L’s, identify any areas for improvement and provide solutions and recommendations• Analyse, report and develop action plans for under-performing sites and commercial customers. • Oversee site improvement initiatives or put plans in place to divest site• Assess and determine R&M and CAPEX each site requires to achieve an optimal return and to Manage the OPEX/CAPEX budget to achieve desired outcomes.• Develop business cases for unplanned or high cost initiatives.• Work closely with the Merchandise Team to ensure store merchandising is optimal, c-store pricing is optimised and promotions are operational and compliant• Build strong relationship with Retail Partners and handle all customer complaints to rectify issues in a timely manner. Show less



Karalians Business Consultancy Services Limited

• Port Moresby

• Business Consultant

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  I worked as a business advisor with Trans Wonderland Group of Companies overseeing the shareholder compliance and governance portfolios over the last 6 months. I basically helped restructured and restored good governance and corporate compliance with Trans Wonderland Group’s shareholding companies. This project is to ensure all the company's shareholders comply with all relevant PNG government legislations and instil strict and prudent business ethics back into the various shareholding companies. Show less



Santos Ltd

• Australia
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Business Development Officer

  • Mar 2008 - Jan 2014

  •Coordinate business development projects within OSL investment interest portfolios of oil and gas•Identify, develop, coordinate and evaluate specific projects and meet timeline and budgetary requirements•Compile detailed report of the projects and present to senior management and other associated stakeholders and partnerships•Liaise with appropriate government departments and agencies to meet projects specific regulatory requirements•Identify strategic partnerships amongst contractors, landowners, government agencies, NGOs and project impacted communities•Build reliable business and stakeholder relationships within the industry, government systems, landowners and other interest areas•Maintain constant communication with all stakeholders (internal & external) involved in the projects•Attend projects specific meetings with OSL management, government departments, industry stakeholders, landowner companies/board and community groups•Represent Oil Search management at various stakeholder and projects related meetings•Liaise with existing landowner organizations, boards of directors and shareholders on issues/projects to enhance their businesses•Assist landowner companies with business development plans, proposals, feasibility studies, capacity building programs and other community based initiatives Coordinate the resolution of landowner conflicts and confrontations that may threaten the oil and gas business operations of Oil Search Limited •Support Business Development officers to develop and implement strategies to manage Business Development annual work programmes of support to local licence area landowner companies and their relationships with Oil Search departmental contract owners, ensuring that key performance objectives are achieved.•Supervise, assist and guide Business Development Officers and keep quality checks on their performance.•Support and implement a budget of USD $700,000 for Oil Search Business Development Unit. Show less

• Business Development Officer

  • Jun 2007 - Feb 2008

• Community Affairs Officer - South East Mananda

  • Dec 2006 - May 2007

• Travel AR Accountant - Finance Department

  • Dec 2005 - Nov 2006

  • Coordinating and analyzing of the company’s major vendors Accounting of invoices, and processing of invoices• Coordinating credit accounts, reconciling of vendor’s account and maintain a balance check on the company’s vendor’s status especially with Travel and AR vendors both local & international• Setting and creating new business opportunities for the company• Financial data entry into JD Edwards computer system• Coordination of employee’s travel and special allowances • Processing accounts receivable (AR) items on JDE• Processing and analyzing statements of accounts• Processing employee’s expense claims & School Fee Reimbursements• Coordinating with Qantas & Air Niugini travel consultants for employers travel expense• Processing employers cash advances• Reconciling and remitting of key accounts with the company’s customers• Mapping major accounts and Invoice Routing on JDE Edwards for successful payment process• Managing and ensuring balance in the company’s key accounts in JD Edwards Show less



BAT

• United Kingdom
• Tobacco Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Representative

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  • Coordinating Sales & Marketing Activities for BAT in the E.H.P • Merchandising and doing brand awareness on each product • Drafting up promotional activities plan for the different brands in the market • Compiling local area marketing plan (LAM Activity) to drive the different brands in the market • Researching and doing analysis to determine the product trend in the market. • Surveying and analysis on the rate of sale in the market • Coordinating BAT key accounts in the highlands especially EHP • Administration and managing of company assets • Working on strategies to implement the 4 P’s of Marketing with the company that includes: PRODUCT, PLACING, PRICING & PROMOTION • Collection, analysis and reporting of performance data of Trade marketing representatives. • Doing other general duties as assigned. ● Skills and knowledge attained with the Role of Business Development Show less



BSP Financial Group Limited

• Papua New Guinea
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Foreign Exchange Settlements Clerk- BSP Treasury

  • Apr 2003 - Nov 2004