Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) Group appointed two new ‘A’ class directors at  their annual general meeting at Holiday Inn, Suva, yesterday.

They  are Fiji Sports Council chief executive officer Litiana Loabuka and Kalpana Lal, the Head of Finance and Administration at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Pacific Operations.

FHL chairman Adrian Sofield said the election of two ‘A’ class directors was facilitated by the Fijian Elections Office (FEO) in accordance with Government of Fijian Gazette Law no.85.

Questions were raised during the AGM by shareholders on the nominations process that allowed, Mrs Loabuka and Ms Lal to be A-Class directors.

Mr Sofield reassured the participants that of the three nominations, the two were selected by the directors and approved by the FEO and South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPSE) following the necessary process.

“The two nominations in front of us have been approved by the Elections Office and the SPSE,” Mr Sofield said.

“They can be nominated by any shareholders and I do not believe that it is a requirement to list the nominations on paper.

“The people that have been nominated have been advised by the Elections Office and that has all been approved by the regulatory office working.”

About Litiana Loabuka:

Mrs Loabuka has been chief executive officer of the Fiji Sports Council since 2011.

She has over 15 years of hands-on management experience, achieving positive realistic results in appointed areas of work. She is people focused, action-oriented, and innovative and goal driven.

Mrs Loabuka is familiar with provisions of the Crimes Decree, Employment Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Fire Safety Regulations.

Possessing directorship and CEO experience, Mrs Loabuka always ensures clear objectives are set and expectations are met, delivered and maintained.

About Kalpana Lal:

Kalpana Lal is the Head of Unit, Administration and Finance Administrative at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Pacific operations based in Suva since 2011.

She is a highly regarded professional and management team member offering versatile expertise in areas of accounting and financial management, administration, management advisory services, organisational restructure, change management, leadership, communication, auditing, contract management and human resources.

Ms Lal was the first women in Fiji to be awarded the Chartered Accountant of the Year award by Fiji Institute of Accountants in 2017.

Meanwhile, Ratu Aisea Waka has been re-appointed as the director to represent the B-Class shareholders. with the concurrence of the Minister of ITaukei Affairs under Article 78 & 80 of the Company’s Article of Association.

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