Fiji Sun

Who will be the next PAFCO CEO?

- Lolesh Sharma. PACIfiC FISHING COMPANY LIMITED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFfiCER BHAN SINGH

Remember the former Sun Insurance chief executive officer Lolesh Sharma? Well he looks like he is doing well for himself in New Zealand.

Mr Sharma is the managing director of Debonair Fitness NZ Limited,

Mairangi Bay, Auckland, NZ.

The fitness centre which has been operation for more than a year now opened in October 2018.

He also owns Debonair Investment­s Ltd.

According to Mr Sharma’s Linkedin profile, it states his an experience­d insurance executive with a reputation of creativity to address market demands.

“Widely regarded as being the force behind the biggest transforma­tion in

Fiji’s corporate history.

“Local insurer Sun Insurance become a household name within a short period of time. Brought in technologi­cal advances into the Fijian insurance market with creativity to address market shortfalls. Highly efficient in a fast changing business environmen­t with the use technology and digital marketing. Focus on valuing people, team work & ethical decision making.”

Background:

He was the Sun Insurance Company Limited CEO from April 2011 to June 2018.

According to a Fiji Sun report last year. he was charged by Fiji Independen­t Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) with one count of attempt to undue influence.

It’s alleged that in October 2017, Mr Sharma attempted to hinder or interfere with the free exercise or performanc­e of the political right of the employees of Sun Insurance Limited relevant to the 2018 General Election. But the charge against Mr Sharma waswithdra­wn by the Fiji Independen­t Commission Against Corruption (FICAC). Mr Sharma has now put all that behind him with success in NZ.

The Pacific Fishing Company Limited (PAFCO) looking for an experience­d and dynamic chief executive officer (CEO).

Yes that’s right! The CEO post has been advertised with an attractive remunerati­on package, applicatio­ns close Wednesday, July 22.

It is not clear yet whether the current PAFCO CEO Bhan Singh has reapplied for the post.

Mr Singh has served as the PAFCO chief executive for the past nine years.The recruiting agency Pricewater­houseCoope­rs Fiji (PWC) in the advert stated: “PAFCO is seeking to recruit an experience­d and dynamic individual with strong operationa­l and commercial capabiliti­es for the role of the CEO.

“The position will be responsibl­e for the efficient and profitable operation of the company within the guidelines and policies set by the Board.

“The CEO will report to the Board and will provide leadership to the management team responsibl­e for the day to day operations of the company.

“Although the position is based in Suva, the CEO will be required to travel to Levuka on a regular basis.”

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