Executive

Rio is a professional lawyer and currently serves as a Partner at Fiocco Nutley Lawyers. He is the President of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI), Vice Chairman of Cricket PNG, a Member of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), and an occasional lecturer at the Legal Training Institute.

Chey joined the Board on March 1, 2023, representing the Manufacturers Council of PNG, where he serves as CEO and is also a member of the Investment Committee. He is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of business, government, and policy across Papua New Guinea and Australia.

Janet Sios began her career as a chartered accountant before founding Frangipani Car Hire, now the leading car rental business in the New Guinea Islands, along with a printing company of the same name. She later partnered with her husband, Dr. Robin Sios, to take over and transform Paradise Private Hospital in Port Moresby into PNG’s first nationally owned private hospital. Janet currently serves as CEO of both Frangipani Printing Solutions and Paradise Private Hospital.

Brian is a transformational leader and governance advisor with over 30 years of experience driving change, strengthening transparency, and building high-performing teams across Papua New Guinea, Australia, and the Pacific region. He is the Managing Director of Brian Riches Limited, a firm specializing in governance and corporate management services.

Mr. Enoch Pokarop is the Chairman of Exodus International Limited and holds a Bachelor of Economics and an MBA from UPNG, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Directorship from the University of New England, Australia. With over 36 years of experience in financial institutions since 1989, he has extensive expertise in financial management, corporate finance, investment analysis, project management, business strategy, and organisational restructuring. He is a member of the Australian Corporate Directors Association, Australian Institute of Management, and PNG Institute of Directors, and has completed various senior executive training programs. Mr. Pokarop currently serves on several Boards, including Trans Pacific Assurance Limited, Exodus Markets Limited, Digital Guru Limited, and the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He has also served as a Non-Executive Director for leading companies such as Marsh (PNG), Origin Energy (PNG), Ela Motors, BOC Gases (PNG), and BHP Steel Building Products.

As Director of Institutional Banking at ANZ, I bring over a decade of experience delivering innovative and tailored financial solutions to corporate and institutional clients across PNG, Australia, and the Asia Pacific region. My team and I specialise in structuring and executing complex deals, managing market risk, and fostering strong business relationships in a dynamic, competitive environment. We have successfully closed numerous transactions involving syndicated loans, project finance, trade finance, and FX hedging, generating significant value for both our clients and the organisation.

Norah was appointed as Secretary to POMCCI in May 2025. She has wide experience in governance and corporate compliance with over 20 years of service in Papua New Guinea’s public and private sectors. She currently serves as Company Secretary for Paradise Company Limited and is also Secretary to the Papua New Guinea Institute of Directors undertaking board governance, statutory compliance, and corporate secretariat functions. Norah is also committed to community services, having managed national teams for the Pacific and Commonwealth Games, and volunteered with organizations such as the PNG Red Cross and Care Internationa

Agi Doko is the Managing Director of Professionals NCD Real Estate. A proud Port Moresby local, Agi is a founding member of the Real Estate Industry Association and has served as a dedicated committee member since 2003. With over 36 years of experience in real estate, she is deeply committed to professional development and passionate about supporting local entrepreneurs and improving community engagement in business and our communities.

Mary is a Lawyer by Profession. She joined Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry as Executive Officer in July 2025. For the past 12 months Mary has been assisting with the Council at UPNG. Prior to that she spent 21 years at BSP Financial Group where she was the Company Secretary from 2005 to 2023. She has over 2 decades of corporate governance experience having served as an Independent Director on CPL Group of Companies and as an Independent Committee Member on Oil Search Ltd’s various committees as well as a member on not-for-profit boards for Leadership PNG, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 2015 Pacific Games Organising Committee, PNG Women Lawyers Association and Capital Rugby Union.

Charlie is the current President of the Young Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Board Secretary of the Mananda Umbrella JV Ltd.

A dedicated professional with 25 years of experience in the ICT sector, focused on ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and enhanced security for business systems. As a key leader at V & C InfoPlus, Vagi is responsible for all technical support operations, providing diligent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to a roster of clients in PNG. Member has a reputation for delivering successful IT projects, managing them from initial concept to final execution with a focus on timely and budget-conscious results. With a strong ambition to champion process improvement, committed to spearheading new initiatives and technologies to fortify security, enhance operational efficiency, and controlling ICT costs.