Singh is new FRCS CEO Top executive appointee
THE Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) Board has appointed former Fiji resident Udit Singh as new chief executive officer of FRCS.
A former CEO of Milk Test NZ, a subsidiary of Fonterra, Mr Singh is a graduate in Accounting and Economics from the University of the South Pacific, holds a CPA from the Australian Society of Certified Public Accountants, an ACA of the New Zealand Institute of
Chartered Accountant and an Associate of the New Zealand Institute of Company Directors.
“He is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career marked by transformative leadership and a proven track record in governance, strategy, finance, and operations,” interim FRCS chairman and Permanent Secretary Finance Shiri Gounder said.
“With expertise in driving company transformation, market development, and profitability, Udit brings to FRCS a focus on achieving operational excellence and fostering revenue growth.
“His strengths lie in scaling and transforming organisations and cultivating a culture of innovation and leadership development.
“With his wealth of commercial and strategic leadership experience, the board expects him to continue the good work that is underway in transforming FRCS to be an effective service driven tax, customs and border protection agency,” Mr Gounder said.
Acting CEO Malakai Naiyaga will return to his role as chairman of the FRCS board when Mr Singh takes on his new CEO position on March 25.
BSP Financial Group Ltd (BSP) has announced the appointment of Miliana Susau Tavakaturaga as the new general manager People & Culture, effective February 5, 2024.
BSP country head Haroon Ali said the appointment is a significant step that reflects the organisation’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within its executive leadership team.
“We are confident that Ms Tavakaturaga’s extensive experience and expertise will further strengthen our focus on nurturing a highperformance culture and driving our people and culture agenda to new heights,” he said.
Ms Tavakaturaga has had 18 years of experience in banking, including eight years dedicated to human resources and a prior role as a human resources business partner at a major bank in Fiji.
“Her proven track record and deep understanding of HR practices within the banking and finance industry make her a valuable addition to the leadership team,” BSP stated.
“Her strength lies in HR Strategy, HR Business Partnering, Employee and Employment Relations, HR Analytics, Remuneration Review and HR Policy Advice in compliance with the Employment Relations Act and Payroll regulations.
“She has also had experience in banking operations and digital banking support.”
Ms Tavakaturaga said she is “excited to join one of Fiji’s largest corporate sector employer and I’m committed to adding value to its progressive People & Culture Program”.
“I look forward to contributing to BSP’s continued success,” she said.
The mother of three holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of the South Pacific, along with postgraduate qualifications in Business Administration and Human Resources Management.