Mr. Rajeev Sharma

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Rajeev Sharma Sharma is the CEO of Nasfund.

Prior to his appointment as CEO on April 1, 2023, he served as the Fund’s Chief Operating Officer,

He joined the Fund on 16 October 2014 as Chief Financial Officer.

With over 30 years of experience of working with big corporates, multinational companies and financial institutions, Rajeev has held senior roles in PNG since 2002, as well as in India and Middle East.

He holds Bachelor Degree with Honours in Commerce from Delhi University, India. Rajeev has professional accounting degree of Chartered Accountant from India and CPA from Australia. Rajeev is also a member of CPA (PNG ).

Rajeev is a graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a member of Papua New Guinea Institute of Directors

He is also an active member of the PNG Accounting professional body and India Association of PNG.


Ms. Doris Gedare

Company Secretary

Doris was appointed Company Secretary on 01 November 2020, after serving as Manager Legal since 20 October 2014.

She has over 25 years’ experience in the legal fraternity, having experience in litigation and commercial law in various private law firms, starting her career with Blake Dawson Waldron (now Ashurst Lawyers).

Before joining Nasfund, Doris worked at Steamships Trading Company Ltd for eight years and prior to that, she had a 3 year stint with Department of Treasury.

Doris holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of PNG, Master of Law from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia and a Master in Business Administration from the Divine Word University.


Ms. Debbie Oli

General Manager Finance & Administration

Debbie recently joined Nasfund as the General Manager for Finance and Administration in July 2023. Before joining Nasfund, she was an Assurance & Advisory partner with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Management from the Pacific Adventist University.

With over 16 years of experience in external audit and finance, Debbie has worked across the Pacific Region and throughout Australia. She has also worked in the UK. Her experience spans across various industries in both the private and public sectors.

Debbie is a Fellow CPA PNG, and a Member of the Australian Institute of Directors. She also sits on the council of CPA PNG.


Ms. Anne Wilson

General Manager Member & Employer Services

Ms. Anne Wilson is the Nasfund’s General Manager Member & Employer Services.

She joined the Fund on 18 May 2020.

Anne possesses a wealth of Fund Admin and leadership experience, she shares our vision of building a world-class superannuation fund for Papua New Guineans.

Before joining Nasfund, Anne was Head of Superannuation Services at Aon Master Trust, another Approved Superannuation Fund in PNG. Prior to this, she was head of the Aon Hewitt Fund Administration, who were Nasfund Fund Administrators from May 2002 until June 2017.

She has a wealth of Fund Admin and leadership experience, which aligns with the Fund’s Board strategic objective of enhancing our outsourced Fund Administration relationship.

Anne holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of PNG, a Bachelors Degree in Business from Southern Cross University, Australia (Affiliated to IBS) and a Diploma in Accounting from University of Technology.


Ms. Fiona Nelson

General Manager Investments

Fiona joined Nasfund on 17 August 2020 as Joint Chief Investment Officer. In 2021, she assumed the role of Chief Investment Officer (now General Manager Investments).

Prior to joining the Fund, she was the General Manager PNG Commercial, and former Vice President of Oil Search Asset Strategy Fiona has over 15 years of experience in financial economics, public policy and portfolio management.

She has worked with PacWealth Capital as Head of Investments, and with Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) as Senior Portfolio Manager.

Fiona holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Economics from the Massey University, New Zealand and a Masters of Science in International Economics and Public Policy from Cardiff University, United Kingdom.


Mr. Arua Taravatu

General Manager Information Technology & Innovation

Arua joined the Fund on 4 February 2019 as Manager Information Technology. After a 6-month acting period, he was appointed General Manager Information Technology & Innovation (now General Manager Information Technology & Innovation) on 1 August 2022.

Arua has a strong background in network engineering and solution architecture, having led multi-disciplined, technical teams and initiatives, from conception to implementation.  

He commenced his career with Data Nets (now a Digicel business) in 2005, followed by 8 years at Telikom PNG holding leadership roles in ISP Operations, Core Internet Protocol (IP) Services, and Fixed & IP Architecture. 

Arua holds a Diploma in ICT from the Waikato Institute of Technology, New Zealand, a Bachelor of Management from the Divine Word University, PNG, and an MBA from the University of Illinois, USA.


Mr. Vincent Lialu

General Manager Talent & Culture

Vincent joined Nasfund on 23 January 2017 as Chief Officer Human Capital (now General Manager Talent & Culture).

He is a qualified HR Professional with 18 years experience in managing a full spectrum of Human Resources, Learning & Development, Talent and Change Management.

Vincent is responsible for developing and implementing an organization – wide human resource strategy that aligns with Funds strategic vision.

Prior to joining Nasfund, Vincent served as HR Manager with Puma Energy PNG. He began his career with SP Brewery Limited as Graduate Trainee before making a career transition to BAT (PNG) Limited as HR Business Partner.

In 2012 Vincent was appointed as HR Manager with InterOil Limited Refinery before the acquisition by Puma Energy in 2014.

Vincent holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of PNG and is a member of AHRI, PNGHRI and PNGID.

Vincent is most passionate about strategic people leadership agenda and HR transformation programs that adds value to its employees and business.


Mr. Turaho Morea

General Manager Marketing Communications & Research

Turaho joined the Fund in 2004 and was instrumental in establishing the
Marketing & Client Relations Division.

The division’s functions grew from driving marketing strategies and
advertising projects to developing successful membership growth
initiatives.

Turaho was later appointed General Manager – Corporate Services,
overseeing operations and the Fund’s branch network. He was part of
the management team for nine years before resigning in 2013 to start
his own media company. Turaho is a journalist by profession and was
also a television news anchor for 11 years.

Turaho was re-employed by Nasfund on 11 February 2019, for his vast
experience in the superannuation industry to drive strategic objectives
to implement the Fund’s five-year Corporate Strategy.


Mr. Judah Waffi

Executive Officer to CEO

Judah is Executive Officer to the Fund’s CEO.

Prior to his current role, he was appointed Head of Special Projects in April 2021 after heading the Investment Division since January 2020. Prior to that he was Manager Investments.

Over a span of 16 years, Judah has held various Investment Advisory and Senior Management roles, having worked with Bank of Papua New Guinea, BSP Capital, PNG Ports Corporation, MRL Capital, National Airports Corporation and Kina Securities.

Judah is also the Founder of Madang Cocoa Company Limited, a cooperative based cocoa export company operating in Madang Province since 2018.

Judah has all-round experience covering financial markets and investment management, business development, marketing and communications, project management, transport and infrastructure, agriculture and landowner business.

He holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of PNG.


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