2024 Joint Forum: New Challenges, New Solutions

The Hon. Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications - Hon. Manoa Kamikamica is a Proud Fijian with over 33 years of experience in the field of Finance, Aviation, Banking and Manufacturing at a senior executive level.

A Chartered Accountant by Profession Hon. Kamikamica is the first indigenous Fijian to become a member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants and is presently a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.

Hon. Kamikamica was the CFO and General Manager for the Lyndhurst Group of Companies and has served senior roles with ANZ in Tonga, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. Before joining ANZ, Hon. Kamikamica worked for Fiji's National Carrier Fiji Airways for over 13 years as General Manager Finance and General Manager Strategic Planning.

Hon. Kamikamica holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW in Australia.

He is married to Anne Steele and they have one daughter.

Tim Ayres is the Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for a Future Made In Australia in the Albanese Labor Government.

He was elected as a Senator for New South Wales in the 2019 election. During the 46th Parliament, he was Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration and Member of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Standing Committee. He led the work of several Select Inquiries including a Senate report on the capability of the Australian Public Service.

He was appointed as Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing in June 2022, after the election of the Labor Government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In July 2024 his appointment changed to Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for a Future Made In Australia.

Before entering Parliament, Tim spent twenty-four years in the trade union movement, representing the interests of workers across a variety of sectors including manufacturing, defence, food processing, aviation and metal industries.

He held several elected leadership roles in the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union.

He has been a long-standing member of the Australian Labor Party's National Executive.

Senator Ayres grew up on his family's beef cattle farm on the north coast of NSW and completed high school in Glen Innes. He studied industrial relations at the University of Sydney and lives in Sydney.

Hon. Qereqeretabua studied Communications at the University of Canberra in Australia and holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of the South Pacific.

Throughout her professional life, Hon. Qereqeretabua has worked alongside local and international charities, and aid organisations. Most recently she has volunteered with Lifeline Fiji—a suicide prevention helpline and counselling service; WOWS Fiji—a non-profit Charity Foundation for children with cancer, as a champion for their “Save it or Shave it” 2019 campaign, and has served as a Board Member for Save the Children Fiji.

First standing for public office during the 2018 Fiji General Election, Hon. Qereqeretabua campaigned largely on environmental issues and was a strong advocate for more women representation in Parliament. She became an Opposition Member of Parliament after that General Election.

In the December, 2022 Fiji General Election, Hon Qereqeretabua along with her party, the National Federation Party became one of three parties to form Government.

She was sworn in as Deputy Speaker and Assistant Minister for Housing and Local Government on December 24th, 2022. In June 2023, she was reassigned to the position of Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Hon. Pio Tikoduadua is a Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji and one of the five members of the National Federation Party in the House. He was educated at multiple universities including University of New South Wales, the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies in Canberra, including the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after graduating from the Australian Defence Force Command and Staff College in 2006. As a military officer, he has served in Lebanon, Egypt, East Timor and the Solomon Islands. He has also held several leadership roles before becoming Chief Of Staff: Operations at the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.

He is also a former Permanent Secretary for Justice, Public Enterprises, and a former Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister of Fiji.

Mr. Tikoduadua resigned from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after 26 years of service to contest the 2014 Elections.

In 2014, Mr. Pio Tikoduadua contested for a parliamentary seat under Fiji First Party. He was awarded a seat and later appointed Leader of Government Business in Parliament and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport.

During the 2018 General Elections, he contested the elections under the banner of the National Federation Party and won a seat in parliament. Mr. Pio Tikoduadua is also the serving President of the National Federation Party.

In 2022, he was elected back into Parliament and was appointed the Minister for Home Affairs & Immigration in the coalition government led by Sitiveni Rabuka.

Ms Clair McNamara took up her position as Deputy High Commissioner at the Australian High Commission in Suva, Fiji in September 2023. Clair has over 25 years’ experience across the Australian Public Service, with a focus on supporting Australian policies, programs and actions to strengthen security and economic resilience. This has included leadership roles in the Office of the Pacific and Multilateral Order Branch at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Global Interests Branch at the Department of Defence. Her career has also included postings in the Solomon Islands, Iraq and the United States.

Ms McNamara has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland. She is married with one son.

Jonathan joined DFAT in 2004 after ten years as a lawyer in a range of roles spanning the private, public and community sectors. His DFAT career has ranged widely across foreign and trade policy, legal and project delivery roles. His background includes multilateral and bilateral postings (Counsellor Geneva WTO; Deputy Ambassador to Thailand and concurrently Australia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Economic and Social Commission of the Asia Pacific; and Ambassador to Sweden, accredited also to Finland, Estonia and Latvia). Jonathan commenced as Head of the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific in May 2024.

Jenny is the Chair of Investment Fiji which is the dedicated marketing arm of the Fiji Government, committed to promoting, facilitating and stimulating targeted investments and trade. In her role, she promotes key trade, investment and infrastructure opportunities to investors.

Since retirement as Managing Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on 31 December 2017, Jenny’s main focus has been with Boards in various capacities. She serves on Boards in public listed companies and in public sector. She is also involved with private sector local advisory boards, public sector committees and not for profit organisations.

Jenny has worked with local, international and regional clients in her more than 40 years accumulated experience in the areas of audit, taxation, business advisory and a wide range of other advisory work in finance, project management, acquisitions and due diligence, project evaluations, investigative reporting, valuations, investment advice, institutional and corporate restructuring, business recovery, governance, risk, strategy and human resources.

Her experience has been gained from different sectors of the economy such as in financial institutions, banking, insurance, tourism, statutory bodies, infrastructure organisations, government and regional organisations, manufacturing, trade, investments, properties, media, wholesale & retail trade, and civil society organisations.

Aaron Batten is the Regional Director for ADB’s Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji where he oversees the delivery of ADB’s financing and knowledge solutions in the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Mr Batten has 18 years of international experience, across the South Pacific, South-East Asia, and Africa. He has a background in international economics, fiscal and debt management and infrastructure project management. Mr Batten received a PhD in International Economics from the Australian National University in 2009.

Kelera Cavuilati has over 20 years’ experience across the fields of trade and investment promotion, tourism development, project management, and market systems development. She has previously served as the Investment Promotion Specialist and Executive Adviser at the South Pacific Tourism Organisation and Manager Export & Investment Promotion, Development and Research at then Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau, promoting Fiji’s export and investment opportunities in global markets. She has managed projects, overseen project implementation, and has experience working with government, the private sector, Pacific regional stakeholders, donors like DFAT, the European Union and contractors. Kelera is passionate about forging meaningful strategic partnerships and applying her experience and expertise to influence change through private sector development.

Tim is the Australian Trade Commissioner for the Pacific based in Suva. Working in the Austrade team, Tim works to increase Australian participation in the significant program of Pacific infrastructure investment. He does this by raising awareness of significant upcoming opportunities, and connecting firms with local capability to improve their chances of success. He also promotes Australian food and beverage in the Pacific in both hospitality and retail, strengthening Fiji’s tourism offering with high quality supply.

Emma is the Managing Director of Westpac Pacific, overseeing two end-to-end banks in Fiji and Papua New Guinea (PNG). She also holds the position of non-executive director on the Westpac PNG Board.

Emma was appointed to her current role in late 2023 after serving as Westpac Pacific’s Chief Operating Officer for two years, during which she led various strategic initiatives across Fiji and PNG. She joined Westpac in July 2018 as the Chief of Staff, Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Her focus areas included strategy, product development, business optimization, and risk management.

Prior to Westpac, Emma held several senior roles at Bank of America and ANZ across Singapore and New York. Additionally, she served on the Board of Directors for ANZ Securities (USA). Emma has over 20 years of experience in financial services, covering financial markets and servicing a global investor base.

Emma holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics & Finance) from the University of Sydney. Originally from Singapore, Emma is a keen Sydney Swans supporter (Australian Rules Football). She now resides in Sydney with her husband and two sons.

Rokoseru has a wealth of experience in various sectors, having served in numerous leadership positions throughout his career. Currently he is the CEO of Lyndhurst Group of Companies, a distinguished entity employing nearly 1,000 people in Suva, Fiji. His leadership has been instrumental in driving growth and fostering innovation within the organisation.

Rokoseru’s extensive tenure as Chairman of esteemed entities such as Energy Fiji Limited, Fijian Holdings Limited, and Future Farms/Rooster Chicken underscores his deep understanding of corporate governance and strategic management. His past roles include being the CEO of prominent organisations in Fiji including Fiji Electricity Authority (now Energy Fiji Limited), Pacific Energy South West Pacific Ltd and Natural Waters of Viti Pte Limited (Fiji Water).

He has served in several private sector Boards such as Pacific Energy SWP Pte Ltd, Former Chairman of BSP Local Advisory Board, Lakoyani Pte Ltd, etc in the past. His academic background in Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, coupled with his extensive experience in engineering consulting, oil, power, bottled water manufacturing, garment manufacturing, property development, and municipal water industries, positions him as a formidable asset to any organization he serves in as an executive or member of the Board.

Warwick is Australian by birth where he was educated and started his career, later working in China then Fiji since 1996. In each country he has owned and managed highly successful beverage industry businesses. He is heavily engaged in community service and is a champion of environmentalism, sustainable development and “cradle to cradle” design for products.

Twice recognised by Premiers of South Australia for youth and business leadership.

His main studies were management, business administration, Chinese language and he is a refrigeration tradesman.

On arrival in Suva in 1996 he and his wife Cate established the company now called Pleass Global where he currently serves as Chairman and Joint CEO. This diverse company bottles water, imports food and beverage packaging, operates an eco-tourism park, farms organic spices, and is a major property developer.

Jonathan Pryke is Lead Economist for the DFAT’s Office of the Pacific. With 15 years’ experience working on the Pacific, Jonathan leads a team of economists providing analysis, advice and engagement on economic, debt and fiscal challenges facing the Pacific for the Australian federal government.

Professor Meg Keen is the Director of the Pacific Islands Program at The Lowy Institute and oversees the Institute's analysis, events and external engagements concerning the Pacific Islands. She is currently leading a regional project on Geopolitics in the Pacific and will draw out implications for the Australia-Fiji Business Council at the conference. Meg's work in the Pacific region spans several decades across academia, intelligence and policy-making. She has worked in nearly all Pacific island countries on diverse issues including resource management, security and economic development. Before joining The Lowy Institute, Meg was the inaugural Director of the Pacific Security College at the Australian National University (ANU), a senior policy fellow in the ANU's Department of Pacific Affairs, a senior analyst in the Oceania branch of the Australian Office of National Intelligence and a senior adviser for the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI). She has also taught at and run workshops with colleagues at the University of the South Pacific and the Pacific Islands Forum. Meg is originally from Canada.

Marc owns and operates McDonald’s in Fiji together with its own distribution centre and has been the developmental licensee for the last 25 years. He initiated and started the first Joint venture partnership with McDonalds Australia in 1996 at the age of 22 and went on to opening and operating five McDonald's Restaurants in Fiji, a distribution centre importing product from Asia, Australia and New Zealand. McDonald's Fiji currently has 403 staff, 37 managers and an administration team of 14 people. Marc has years of involvement with a number of community and business boards in Fiji including being a board member of the Denarau Residential Estates Ltd. He has been actively supportive of Special Schools' sports in Fiji for almost 20 years and supports a number of community sports teams and is a keen game fisherman.

A Senior Economist with a broad focus on labour markets, prices, commodities & foreign exchange. If you focus too much on the now you will forget there are historical longer run forces also guiding outcomes.

Justin has 23 years’ experience in Financial Markets. He joined Westpac in 1999 following his early training at the Reserve Bank of Australia. He has spent time in Westpac’s London office and has had a secondment as Chief Economist at St George Bank. Justin’s areas of interest are the international economy, commodity markets and the resources sector. He also analyses the Australia labour market and prices.

Justin also provides the analysis for Papua New Guinea’s annual business confidence survey, the PNG 100 CEO Survey, produced by Business Advantage International in partnership with Westpac.

Justin has 17 years’ experience in Financial Markets. He joined Westpac in 1999 following his early training at the Reserve Bank of Australia. He has spent time in Westpac’s London office and has had a secondment as Chief Economist at St George Bank. Justin’s areas of interest are the international economy, commodity markets and the resources sector. He also analyses the Australia labour market and prices.

Mrs. Lockington is a determined tourism and sustainability advocate who believes in the potential for tourism to create a stronger and vibrant economy that improves Fijian lives.

She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) with a Master of Business Administration from the University of the South Pacific (USP) along with several IATA airline related management qualifications, and has spent most of her working life in the tourism sector apart from a 6 -year stint in the public sector.

She is the tourism industry’s recognised proponent for Government and development partner engagement on shaping growth opportunities and providing industry insight to guide regulatory reforms for an industry that has rapidly advanced its economic footprint.

Tourism’s multi-faceted and expanding reach throughout the local economy requires her active engagement through consultation and collaboration that strengthens and promotes resilient business environments and addresses issues that support tourism’s continued growth through environmentally sustainable best practices.

Rajesh Rohatgi is a Chartered Civil Engineer, with over 25 years’ experience in the infrastructure industry, primarily in policy formulation, project financing, appraisals, and management of infrastructure projects. He currently works as Program Leader Infrastructure for PNG and Pacific Island Countries and is a Lead Transport Specialist in the Transport Global Practice of the World Bank, based in Sydney. Prior to joining the World Bank, he has worked in United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India, and Kenya. Rajesh holds a master’s degree in Traffic and Transportation Planning and Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering.

Mr. Rohatgi will be speaking about the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu - a ten-year multi-stage tourism program for Vanua Levu with US$200 million financing approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors. According to the World Bank, it is the first of three projects planned over ten years to help Fiji deliver its vision for more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient tourism across the country. The Project will benefit 60,000 Fijians and create 30 new locally-managed marine areas around Fiji’s second largest island.

Brent is the CEO of Tourism Fiji, and lives and works in Nadi, Fiji. Prior to joining Tourism Fiji in mid-2021, Brent was an award-winning marketer in the tourism sector in Australia. Brent was instrumental in leading the team to reopen Fiji following the COVID pandemic, resulting in a doubling of visitor arrival targets, and by year end 2023 exceeding pre COVID levels for both visitor arrivals and spend.

Ulamila Kunatuba is a legal professional with ten years of diverse experience in the legal space in both private practice and government statutory bodies. Currently, Ulamila serves as the Chief Legal and Procurement Officer at the Water Authority of Fiji, overseeing legal, procurement, and contract management functions of the Authority while contributing to the executive management team and overall goal of the Authority.

In earlier roles, she was the Legal Counsel at the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji, where she led legal compliance and policy development efforts, and represented the Authority in civil and criminal matters. Ulamila also worked as a Barrister & Solicitor with Lateef & Lateef Lawyers, handling litigation across various courts and tribunals and managing a wide range of legal matters.

Ulamila holds a Master of Laws and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Laws and Commerce (Accounting) from the University of the South Pacific and is a member of the Fiji Women Lawyers Association.

Mr Apisai Ketenilagi is the Acting Head of Delivery for the Fiji Roads Authority, based in Suva overseeing programming and project implementation for the management and maintenance of national road infrastructure projects. He takes great satisfaction in his ongoing involvement in the engineering field, having joined the following institutions:
- Institute of Asset Management (MIAM) – UK
- Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) – Australasia
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) – USA
- The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) – UK
- The Road Engineering Association of Asia & Australasia (REAAA)

He obtained Masters of Public Administration from the Tsinghua University in China and Master of Science from the University of Birmingham (UK), with a specialization in Highway Management and Engineering. He also attained his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the Beijing Jiaotong University, also from China.

Mr Ketenilagi has over 30 years of proven ability in the planning development and design, construction, supervision, and commissioning of completed works, design constructability coordination with key stakeholders and experienced with different forms of contracts, claims resolution, road asset management and maintenance of quality management systems.

He is also highly skilled in the investigation, design, construction and management of civil road and bridge and jetty infrastructures throughout Fiji.

Mr Ketenilagi began his career in 1991 as a Survey Technician for the Public Works Department and has held various engineering roles throughout his engineering career, one of which included being the Road Engineer to the Director level of the Department of National Roads, prior to the establishment of the Fiji Roads Authority in 2012. He was Acting Deputy Secretary Planning & Design at the Ministry of Works, Transport & Public Utilities before he joined FRA in 2014 and continuously worked with FRA to date.

Akeneta Vatanitawake joined Fiji Ports Corporation Limited in 2022. She holds a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the Fiji National University. Ms. Vatanitawake assumed the role of Acting Coordinator Engineering Projects in June 2024 for the FPCL Project Management Unit. In her current role, Ms. Vatanitawake manages and oversees of a diverse range of capital projects for Fiji Ports including those in Feasibility and Planning, Design and Construction.

Niranjwan Chettiar is a seasoned leader, professional engineer, and project manager with extensive experience in the higher education industry, as well as the public and private sectors. He currently serves as the Director of Projects for Fiji Airports. Prior to this role, Niranjwan was the Director of Capital Projects and Infrastructure at Fiji National University, and before that, he was the Manager of Design & Engineering Services at the University of the South Pacific. He also served as an engineer at the Ministry of Works, Transport, and Public Utilities of Fiji.

Niranjwan is a Professional Member of Engineers Fiji, a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia, and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He holds a position as a Board Director for Fiji Ports Corporation Limited and chairs the Board Technical Infrastructure and Sustainability Sub-Committee. Additionally, he is a Council Member of Engineers Fiji (formerly the Fiji Institution of Engineers).

Niranjwan has presented at the International Conference on Power, Science, and Engineering in Barcelona, Spain. He possesses extensive experience in managing multi-million-dollar projects and is proficient in project management, contract management, engineering management, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution. He also has a strong interest in enhancing process efficiencies through information technology.

Qualifications
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BTech) - The University of the South Pacific, Fiji
• Master of Engineering (ME) - Anna University, India

Mr. Hasmukh Patel a First Class Bachelor of Technology Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India and a Graduate Certificate in Management from Monash University in Australia.

He is a Chartered Electrical Engineer and a retired Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers, UK and Australia to name a few.

Mr. Hasmukh Patel joined the Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) in 1976 as a Graduate Electrical Engineer. After serving in numerous positions at FEA, he was appointed as the Regional Manager Western & Northern in 1995 and thereafter was appointed General Manager Network from December 1999 to December 2005.

He was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of FEA, now EFL in August 2008. He resigned as a Director of EFL in September 2023, however, he continues to remain the CEO of EFL. Under his leadership, FEA was corporatized into Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) in 2018.

Other Board Directorship roles:
- Fiji Airports Limited, Chairperson - 2022 to-date
- Fiji Ports Terminal Limited, Chairperson - 2013 until 2023

Saawan Kumar is an accomplished accounting professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree from the University of the South Pacific, currently serving as the Assistant Manager of Financial Operations at Fiji Ports Corporation Limited. Saawan is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of the South Pacific.

Saawan plays a critical role in the Finance Department with having an oversight on key financial management and procurement activities that are essential to the company's success. Saawan’s responsibilities include ensuring the efficient allocation of resources across various projects, aligning financial strategies with corporate objectives, and upholding rigorous financial controls.

With a strong commitment to excellence, transparency and governance in financial operations, Saawan contributes to the sustainable growth and operational efficiency of Fiji Ports Corporation. His expertise in project finance and procurement plays a vital role in supporting the organization's strategic initiatives, ensuring that the organization meets its goals while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.

The vastly experienced Byrne has coached some of World Rugby’s most respected teams over a 23-year coaching career, including the All Blacks, the Wallabies, Scotland, Japan, Saracens, Auckland Blues, Fijian Drua and the Flying Fijians. Prior to rugby, Byrne had a stellar playing and coaching career with the AFL, winning multiple championships with Hawthorn. He is keenly remembered by AFL fans as ‘Mick the Kick’.

Mick’s strong international coaching experience, which includes 2 Rugby World Cups, 5 Tri-Nations titles, 5 Rugby Championships and 11 Bledisloe Cups (with the All Blacks), as well as 3 Asian Cups and a Pacific Nations Cup (with Japan).

Mick Byrne was appointed as the first ever Head Coach of Fiji’s very own Super Rugby Pacific franchise, Fijian Drua Coach in 2021. During his three years at the Drua, the took the team to two quarterfinals, earning the Drua the honour of being the ‘fastest new team to the Super Rugby playoffs’. He was appointed Head Coach of the Flying Fijians in April 2024.

Mick is a Sydney-man, and attend St Paul’s College in Manly.

Labasa-born Vera Chute pursued her higher education at Labasa College and tertiary studies at the Fiji Institute of Technology, where she laid the foundation for her career in finance and business management.

Vera's professional journey began in the banking sector with Westpac Banking Corporation, demonstrating her acumen in banking and financial services.

In 2014, Vera's outstanding achievements were recognized when she won the Women in Business Award. This prestigious accolade highlighted her influence and impact in the business community, showcasing her as a leading figure in promoting women’s roles in business.

Vera is the Managing Director of Value City, a market leader in recycled clothing. Under her leadership, Value City has flourished, expanding to 16 branches across Fiji. Her strategic vision and commitment to sustainability have been key drivers of the company's success, making Value City a prominent name in the recycled clothing market.

Vera is actively involved in several professional organizations. She is the President of the Fiji Australia Business Council and a Board Member of the Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation. Additionally, she has served as a Past Executive Board Member of Women In Business and the Past Vice Chair of the Women Entrepreneurs Business Council. These roles underscore her commitment to fostering business growth and supporting entrepreneurial endeavors within the community.

Vera is dedicated to mentoring, with a particular passion for supporting small and medium businesswomen. She generously shares her knowledge and experience, inspiring and empowering women to achieve their business goals. Her mentorship has been a beacon of guidance and encouragement, fostering the growth and success of numerous entrepreneurs.

Moreover, Vera is committed to encouraging literacy among children. Through her business, she donates books to schools, particularly in rural and maritime regions. This initiative aims to provide educational resources to underserved communities, promoting literacy and a love for reading among young students.

For relaxation, Vera loves reading, cooking, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.

With a career marked by significant accomplishments and a personal life rich with interests and contributions to the community, Vera Chute stands as a remarkable leader and an inspiring role model.

Allison Haworth West is the Executive Chair of Captain Cook Cruises Fiji Islands, a business with it’s origins in the company started by her parents in 1970 on Sydney Harbour. The Captain Cook Cruises Fiji is a pioneer in authentic Fiji experiences offering luxury expedition cruises previously unexplored area s of remote Fiji on board luxury expedition small ship MS Caledonian Sky. In addition, the company also operates Day sail and Dinner experiences, charters and events with a fleet of three sailing vessels plus the company’s own Tivua Private Island. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and sharing the Fiji’s culture and natural beauty with the world.

Allison is the President of the Australia Fiji Business Council and has a keen interest in the Pacific. She has a degree in Business Management from the University of Technology Sydney, sits on the board of trustees of the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation, is a graduate of the Institute of Company Directors and is an Ambassador for CMH Heliskiing in Canada.