A major reform will see all Papua New Guinea’s state-owned telecommunications companies grouped under a single board for the first time. The Chairman of the new-look Kumul Telikom, Mahesh Patel, speaks exclusively to Business Advantage PNG about his board’s priorities for increased competition and ‘slashed’ internet prices.
In Papua New Guinea you are ‘only as good as your last implementation’ says Steve Hillyard, General Manager in PNG for Pronto Software. He tells Business Advantage PNG that networking and creating positive ‘word of mouth’ are crucial for success in PNG’s ICT market.
In the second of a two-part series, Steamships Managing Director Peter Langslow tells Business Advantage PNG that his diversified company is looking to upgrade its manufacturing activities, upgrade more hotels and is planning more property development in Papua New Guinea.
Despite 2016 being ‘a relatively quiet time’, Steamships Managing Director Peter Langslow, in the first of a two part series, says his diversified company is becoming more efficient and continuing to invest in its operations in PNG in preparation for the next upturn.
After 20 years building a successful transport company, Mapai Transport founder Jacob Luke is exploring ways to correct PNG’s trade imbalance with NZ, and providing training opportunities for young Papua New Guineans.
Anitua’s independence strategy, known as the ‘Lihir Destiny’, for Papua New Guinea’s largest and most successful landowner company will continue under its new CEO, John Gethin-Jones. He tells Business Advantage PNG that key focusses are constant review of activities and staff development.
Becoming a market leader requires developing the right strategic intent, QBE’s Matthew Kearns tells Business Advantage PNG. That means understanding your company’s goals and value proposition, and planning effectively.
The security market in Papua New Guinea is one of the country’s largest industries. Brian Kelly, Chief Executive of Black Swan International tells Business Advantage International that to manage staff effectively there needs to be some special management approaches.
Reinvesting earnings and paying attention to the core customers has enabled engineering and industrial suppler Bishops to ride out the peaks and troughs of the Papua New Guinea economy. General Manager Len Pianta explains to Business Advantage PNG how the company has taken a long term view.
The downturn in the Papua New Guinea economy has put pressure on the shipping sector. But Jamie Sharp, Chief Executive of coastal shipping company Bismark Maritime tells Business Advantage International that the market is flattening out.