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Benjamin Ketegu

Position: Chairman
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Benjamin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering and has over Fourteen (14) years working experience in mining and oil and gas industries.
Mr. Ketegu has a wide experience as Mining Planning and production engineer in world class gold/copper mines. Also has vest experience as cost/planning engineer for PNG LNG project in both developments to production phase. Benjamin is the current Chairman of PNG Christian Professional Network (CPN) and is also a Board Member of the Corner Stone AOG Church, which has a membership of a few thousands. Benjamin is also the director of Gihon Consultancy Services and owner of few family businesses and brings invaluable experience as an SME entrepreneur.

Benjamin Ketegu

Chairman

Benjamin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering and has over Fourteen (14) years working experience in mining and oil...

Georgina Tapineng

Position: Deputy Chairlady
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Georgina holds a Masters in Public Policy specializing in Administration and Governance from the University of Western Australia in Perth, WA. She also holds a Bachelor of Communication Arts from Divine Word University, in Madang, PNG. Mrs. Tapineng has experience in the field of Media and Public Relations, Public policy and Community Development, Stakeholder management & advocacy. She worked with the PNG National Research Institute for several years. She also piloted the establishment of the newly Christian community based radio station, 89.1 Jesus FM in Wapenamanda, Enga Province as the General Manager. She has 20 years of work experience in Government, private
,NGOs and the development sectors.

Georgina Tapineng

Deputy Chairlady

Georgina holds a Masters in Public Policy specializing in Administration and Governance from the University of Western Australia in Perth,...

Mr. Conrad Kumul

Position: Secretary
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Conrad is a Geochemical Engineer who has a master’s of Energy (MEn) with second class honors from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

He is also the Principal and Managing Director of Enbai Engineering & Project Managers. Mr. Conrad has served many years at leadership roles at CPN in the formative days.

Mr. Conrad Kumul

Secretary

Conrad is a Geochemical Engineer who has a master’s of Energy (MEn) with second class honors from the University of...

Mr. Une O’Ome

Position: Board Member
Categories: Board

Une holds a Masters degree in Communications (telecommunications) Management from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and an Engineering Degree from the PNG University of Technology, Lae.

Une previously worked with the National ICT Authority and is currently employed as the General Manager Commercial in PNG DataCo Limited since 2014. Une also serves on the Board of the National Banking Corporation and also serves as a Council Member of the Unversity of Western Pacific. Une is a fellow of the Institute of Engineers of PNG, a member of the PNG Institute of Directors and is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is passionate about utilising technology and digital systems to find solutions and improve business processes and systems.

Mr. Une O’Ome

Board Member

Une holds a Masters degree in Communications (telecommunications) Management from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and an Engineering Degree...

Ms. Sharon Agima

Position: Board Member
Categories: Board

Ms. Agima She holds a diploma in primary teaching at Madang Teachers College. She has over 11 years teaching experience in the IEA schools.

Currently she is teaching at South Pacific International School (SPIA), one of the private schools in National Capital District. Sharon is the vice chairperson of CPN Port Moresby chapter. Sharon and her husband Agima are serving as Patron and Matron of UPNGTSCF for 6 years. Sharon serves on the board working on events and programs. She is also has a certificate in Training and Assessment with the national training counsel.

Ms. Sharon Agima

Board Member

Ms. Agima She holds a diploma in primary teaching at Madang Teachers College. She has over 11 years teaching experience...

Mr. Jackson T. Kariko

Position: Board Member
Categories: Board

Jackson is an Electrical Engineer who has a Masters in Engineering Management (Technical MBA) from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

He is currently the Manager for International Affairs with NICTA. He is member to many organizations including PNG Institute of Directors and he has also chaired NICTA Organizing Committee to host many events particularly in the ICT industry. Jackson also brings with him a wealth of experience into PNG CPN Inc.

Mr. Jackson T. Kariko

Board Member

Jackson is an Electrical Engineer who has a Masters in Engineering Management (Technical MBA) from the University of Melbourne, Australia....

Patrick Kwiwa

Position: Board Member
Categories: Board

Patrick holds a Business Economics Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management. He has over 25 years of experience in HR, training, organisation design and development, strategic planning, corporate governance, leading teams, mentoring and board secretariat and director roles. He is former Unitech TSCF President in 1998. He is currently employed as Corporate Secretary of Bank of Papua New Guinea.

Patrick Kwiwa

Board Member

Patrick holds a Business Economics Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management. He has over 25 years of experience...

Mr. Jack Totona

Position: Board Member
Categories: Board

Jack graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree at UPNG in 2004, and as TSCF President. And has volunteered with TSCF in different roles and capacity since then.

His work experience includes roles in community development, project management, HR and events management in the pacific and variety special projects work in PNG. He’s married to Maggie, and they have four lovely children. He is passionate about National Transformation and TSCF a platform for Nation Building by sharing Jesus with students, seeing them come to know Jesus themselves and grow more like Him and relate the gospel to culture, apply the Bible to life, and extend everything they learn to the workplace and their communities. Jack loves most sport, particularly rugby league (go panthers!). He enjoys cooking for his family, gardening, good music, being well informed and travelling.

Mr. Jack Totona

Board Member

Jack graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree at UPNG in 2004, and as TSCF President. And has volunteered with...

Mr. Samuel Ray

Position: Executive Officer (B.Acc, MBA)
Categories: Board, Management

Samuel Holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from University of Science and Technology, Beijing and has over 4 years work experience in Banking and Finance industry.

Before joining PNG Christian Professionals Network Inc. in 2020, he was a lecture and a freelance business consultant at Divine Word University.

Mr. Samuel Ray

Executive Officer (B.Acc, MBA)

Samuel Holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from University of Science and Technology, Beijing and has over 4 years...

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