Merchant Finance appoints Emily King to Board

Merchant Finance Pte Limited has appointed Fiji National Provident Fund Acting Chief Operations Officer Emily King to its Board, effective October 6.

The appointment, announced on October 22, brings more than 15 years of experience in corporate law, governance, risk management and financial services to the company’s Board.

Ms King previously served as General Counsel at FNPF and has expertise in regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, board governance and organisational strategy.

Merchant Finance said her appointment reflected its commitment to maintaining a skilled and diverse Board to support the company’s long-term strategic objectives.

Board chairperson Isikeli Tikoduadua welcomed the appointment, saying Ms King’s experience across legal, governance, risk and regulatory disciplines would be a valuable addition.

“We are delighted to welcome Emily to the Merchant Finance Board,” Mr Tikoduadua said.

“Her extensive experience across legal, governance, risk and regulatory disciplines will be a valuable addition to the Board as we continue to strengthen our governance framework and support the sustainable growth of the business.”

He said the company looked forward to the insights and leadership she would bring to Merchant Finance.

Following the appointment, the Board comprises Mr Tikoduadua as chairperson, Sereana Matakibau, Jaoji Koroi, Cecil Browne, Sala Toganivalu-Lesuma, Narendra Kumar and Ms King.

Merchant Finance said it remained committed to high standards of corporate governance and maintaining an appropriate balance of skills, experience, independence and diversity to provide effective oversight and strategic direction.