The Bank of Papua New Guinea is pleased to announce its new executive structure.
Over the past two years, the Bank has undertaken a detailed and extensive strategy development process. This resulted in our Vision 2050, our roadmap to becoming a modern, digital, and trusted central bank for Papua New Guinea. Since its establishment in 1973, the Bank’s role has evolved. To meet the changing needs of our people and the global economy, we have restructured our executive team to better leverage local expertise and support the future development of the banking system.
Executive appointments:
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Mr. Jeffery Yabom Deputy Governor, Monetary Policy & Financial Operations |
Mr Yabom holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Papua New Guinea, a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics, and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Manchester in the UK. He has over 33 years experience with the Bank. He was Assistant Governor, Monetary and Economic Policy Group before his appointment as Deputy Governor. |
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Mr. Ron Sikar Assistant Governor, Currency Services and Branch Operations Group |
Mr Ron Sikar commenced employment with the Bank in 1988. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking from Massey University, New Zealand and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Papua New Guinea. He was Assistant Governor, Corporate Affairs prior to his appointment as the Assistant Governor, Currency Services and Branch Operations Group. |
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Mr. George Awap Assistant Governor, Financial System Development & Innovation Group |
Mr George Awap holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of New England, Australia. With over 36 years of experience in Economics and Supervision, he was the Assistant Governor Financial System Stability Group before his appointment as Assistant Governor, Financial System Development & Innovation Group. |
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Mrs. Sabina Deklin Assistant Governor, Financial System Regulations & Supervision Group |
Mrs Deklin holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Torrens University, Australia. She has over 24 years of experience in Policy and Supervision with the Bank. Prior to her appointment, Mrs Deklin was head of Supervision Department and recently Acting Assistant Governor Financial System Regulations & Supervision Group before her confirmation and appointment to the role. |
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Mrs. Williamina Hubert Assistant Governor, Monetary & Economic Policy Group |
Mrs Hubert holds a Master’s degree in International Development Economics from the Australian National University. With over 23 years of work experience in Research and Economics, Mrs Hubert was acting Assistant Governor for Monetary & Economic Policy Group prior to her confirmation and appointment to the role. |
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Mr. Rowan Rupa Assistant Governor, Financial Market Operations Group |
Mr Rowan Rupa holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance from Monash University, Australia and Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Papua New Guinea. Mr Rupa has over 28 years of work experience in Economics and Financial Market, and was head of Financial Markets Department prior to his appointment as the Assistant Governor, Financial Market Operations Group. |
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Mr. Alfred Napun Assistant Governor, Payments & Banking Services Group |
Mr Alfred Napun holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Central Queensland University, Australia and has over 32 years of work experience in Audit, Banking and Payments System. Mr Napun formerly served as Manager Payments System prior to his appointment as Assistant Governor, Payments and Banking Services Group. |
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Mr. Mairi Mathew Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Acting COO |
Mr Mairi Mathew joined the Bank as a graduate in 2006. For most of his 18 year career since then he has been within the Operations group. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Torrens University, Australia. He was Manager of Human Resources Department prior to his appointment. |
Our new Executive team brings a fresh approach to our work while ensuring continuity and expertise in all areas. The Bank is also embarking on the recruitment process of a second Deputy Governor to oversee Financial System Stability & Development and a Chief Operating Officer. New positions of Chief Risk Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Audit Officer will complement our new executive structure.
The Bank of Papua New Guinea is committed to supporting Papua New Guinea’s development through our financial system. There is much to do to strengthen financial inclusion, create a modern and responsive payments system, and bring innovation and competition to our financial sector. These appointments strongly position the Bank to fulfil our Vision 2050.
Authorised by: MS. ELIZABETH GENIA, GOVERNOR