The Bank of Papua New Guinea published a new executive structure following a two-year strategy development process that produced its Vision 2050 roadmap, and confirmed a slate of senior leadership appointments across monetary policy, financial operations, supervision, payments and other functions. Key appointments include Jeffery Yabom as Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Operations; Ron Sikar as Assistant Governor for Currency Services and Branch Operations; George Awap as Assistant Governor for Financial System Development and Innovation; Sabina Deklin as Assistant Governor for Financial System Regulations and Supervision; Williamina Hubert as Assistant Governor for Monetary and Economic Policy; Rowan Rupa as Assistant Governor for Financial Market Operations; Alfred Napun as Assistant Governor for Payments and Banking Services; and Mairi Mathew as Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Operating Officer. Recruitment is planned for a second Deputy Governor to oversee Financial System Stability and Development and for a Chief Operating Officer, alongside new Chief Risk Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Audit Officer roles to complement the revised structure.
Bank of Papua New Guinea 2025-04-09
Bank of Papua New Guinea unveils new executive structure and makes senior appointments
The Bank of Papua New Guinea unveiled a new executive structure as part of its Vision 2050 roadmap, appointing key leaders across monetary policy, financial operations, and other functions, with plans to recruit additional senior roles to enhance financial system stability and development.