The current crisis represents an opportunity for the Fiji National Provident Fund to become more member-centric than ever, says Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed- Khaiyum.
He made the statement as he welcomed the appointment of Viliame Vodonaivalu as the chief executive officer for the fund.
“FNPF’s partnership with Government through the pandemic has eased the burden on affected families and kept Fiji on a sustainable path to economic recovery.
“We’re confi dent that Mr Vodonaivalu’s leadership can drive positive, people-first management that strikes a prudent balance between meeting the pressing needs of those most vulnerable,” he said.
FNPF board chairman Daksesh Patel said they were confident that Mr Vodonaivalu’s deep knowledge and significant local experience made him the best fit to lead the fund through the challenges of the next three years.
He said Mr Vodonaivalu had held key leadership positions in banking and finance locally and regionally with Westpac, ANZ, Air Pacific (now Fiji Airways) and was the director Fund Management and Acting CEO for the Vanuatu National Provident Fund.
“We’re in a challenging environment due to the global pandemic, and it’s critical that we keep our eyes open to opportunities and our minds open to out-of the- box solutions,” Mr Vodonaivalu
said.
Mr Vodonaivalu had been acting CEO since February 2021, following the resignation of Jaoji Koroi.
