At the heart of our leadership is a dedicated and experienced Board of Directors committed to guiding our organization with integrity, transparency, and strategic oversight. Each member brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion to ensure we remain aligned with our mission and values.
CTSL upholds the highest standards of corporate governance in managing our members’ retirement savings. We operate within a strict regulatory framework governed by:
Our independent and experienced Board of Directors provides oversight to ensure the Fund is professionally and ethically managed.
Strong governance, compliance, and risk management are central to how we serve our members.
Qualified Chartered Accountant from India, CPA from Australia and PNG, Master of Business Administration, Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, Australia.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE BOARD
Chetan is a widely experienced finance executive and joins the CTSL Board after spending the past six years as CFO of Kina Securities Limited. Prior to that, he was the CFO of PNG’s largest superannuation fund, Nambawan Super Limited. An accountant by profession, Chetan previously worked for many years as a PNG partner for KPMG and as CFO for Dun & Bradstreet South Asia. He has also held several senior leadership roles in both private companies and public sector organisations, including the Australian Taxation Office. Chetan brings a complementary mix of entrepreneurial CFO skills and financial governance expertise which he has developed during 35 years working in the financial services industry in investment, superannuation and financial services globally, including 16 years in PNG. He has significant experience-based understanding of provincial and community development needs in PNG communities, supported by extensive networks, professional relationships, and business partnerships globally and in PNG.
OTHER CURRENT EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS
Paradise Group Ltd and Invexa Business Solutions Limited.
DIRECTORSHIPS OF OTHER BANK OF PNG REGULATED ENTITIES
Nil
AFFILIATIONS
Member PNG Institute of Directors and Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Bachelor of Business in Public Policy from University of PNG and a Master of Liberal Arts in International Relations from Salve Regina University in Newport, US.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE BOARD
Rear Admiral Polewara served as a Naval Officer in various capacities on Landing Craft Heavy and Fast Patrol Boats as a Navigating Officer and Executive Officer. His operational experiences include the command of various Naval Units from 1992 to 2022, including security operations during the Bougainville crisis. The Rear Admiral is a graduate of the US Naval Staff College, the US Joint Forces Staff College, and the US Naval Command College. He also served as an International Fellow at the Naval War College after graduating in 2013.
OTHER CURRENT EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS
PNG Defence Force and Toea Homes Ltd.
DIRECTORSHIPS OF OTHER BANK OF PNG REGULATED ENTITIES
Nil
AFFILIATIONS
Member PNG Institute of Directors and Australian Institute of Company Directors
Bachelor of Law, University of Papua New Guinea.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE BOARD
Vera was previously a board member of Nasfund and NCSL before joining the board of CTSL, so he has experience in the superannuation and savings and loans industries. Vera is also the Executive Officer of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Papua New Guinea. He has also been a board member of past and present companies and state-owned government and regulatory boards including National Housing Corporation and Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) of Papua New Guinea. Vera practises law as an associate to Diwenis Lawyers. Vera has extensive experience as a trade union advocate for workers, has been a member of the National Tripartite Consultative Council (NTCC) representing the PNG Banks & Financial Institutions Workers Union, and he maintains a good network in the best interest of the Fund.
OTHER CURRENT EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS
Toea Homes Ltd.
DIRECTORSHIPS OF OTHER BANK OF PNG REGULATED ENTITIES
Nil
AFFILIATIONS
Member PNG Institute of Directors, Australian Institute of Company Directors and PNG Law Society.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the University of Papua New Guinea and postgraduate qualifications from Kaplan Institute Australia, Sydney University of Technology and Melbourne Business School in Applied Finance, Financial Analysis and Management respectively.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE BOARD
Charles has over 18 years of practical experience in superannuation, banking, investment advisory, funds management and insurance, both at the executive management and board levels. He was a former Chief Investment Officer at Nasfund before taking on Board and Committee roles at BSP Financial Group, Capital Insurance Group where he was Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, Trukai Industries, and Amalgamated Packaging Limited. Charles was the recipient of the 2018 Papua New Guinea Institute of Director’s Young Director of the Year Award.
OTHER CURRENT EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS
Chairman – Toea Homes Ltd. Committee Member – Special Economic Zone Authority Licensing Board Committee.
DIRECTORSHIPS OF OTHER BANK OF PNG REGULATED ENTITIES
Nil
AFFILIATIONS
Member PNG Institute of Directors and Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Bachelor’s in Science from the University of Sydney, Australia.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE BOARD
Warwick brings to the role a wealth of industry experience in superannuation, banking and finance, ICT, and investment roles. His capability also extends to International Development, both in the regional and global space. He was previously the Chief Technology Officer and then the General Manager Strategic Partnerships for Kina Securities Limited. Warwick was also the Chief Operating Officer at Nasfund. His current role is Program Implementation Director for DT Global
OTHER CURRENT EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS
Toea Homes Ltd.
DIRECTORSHIPS OF OTHER BANK OF PNG REGULATED ENTITIES
Nil
AFFILIATIONS
Member PNG Institute of Directors and Australian Institute of Company Directors.
