Photo caption: (L-R) Paradise Beverages Team Leader – Continuous Improvement Maleli Varawa, Leadership Fiji CEO Sharyne Fong, Paradise Beverages General Manager Mike Spencer, Leadership Fiji Program Coordinator Mira Chipongian and Paradise Beverages Manager – Facilities & Security Josefa Rigamoto.
Paradise Beverages and Leadership Fiji, both recognised as market leaders in their market, are pleased to unveil the next phase of their ongoing partnership. This collaboration signifies a renewed dedication to cultivating and empowering the leaders of tomorrow.
Sharyne Fong, Chief Executive Officer of Leadership Fiji, expressed her excitement about the ongoing collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Paradise Beverages. As Leadership Fiji plans to grow and establish a Leadership Academy for Fiji and the Pacific, the commitment from our partners becomes even more significant to our success. This continued partnership will provide much-needed resources to ensure the sustainability of Leadership Fiji and its programs.”
Leadership Fiji offers unique leadership development programs that emphasise values-based leadership and experiential learning. Through their initiatives, they aim to cultivate a new generation of leaders equipped to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Paradise Beverages, the premier alcoholic beverage company in Fiji, is equally enthusiastic about renewing its sponsorship of the Leadership Fiji program. Mike Spencer, Paradise Beverages General Manager, emphasised the company’s dedication to community development, stating, “A large part of Paradise’s identity is the support provided in the development of the community through sponsorships such as this. We have a bold ambition and a great commitment to supporting our communities through initiatives focused on leadership development, among other areas.”
Commenting on the partnership, Spencer highlighted the value of the Leadership Fiji program, noting, “We value the lessons that the program provides, which have helped our previous five participants and numerous other leaders grow exponentially.”
Reflecting on his experience as a participant in the 2023 Leadership Fiji program, Maleli Varawa, Paradise Beverages Team Leader – Continuous Improvement, shared, “The Leadership Fiji program offered me invaluable insights into effective leadership and community engagement. I learned the importance of empathy, collaboration, and integrity in leadership, and these lessons continue to guide me in my professional and personal endeavours.”
Looking forward to the upcoming 2024 Leadership Fiji program, Josefa Rigamoto, Paradise Beverages Manager -Facilities & Security, expressed his anticipation, stating, “I am excited to embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth with Leadership Fiji. I look forward to gaining new perspectives, honing my leadership skills, and contributing positively to my community. I am confident that this experience will not only benefit me personally but also enable me to make a meaningful impact within Paradise Beverages and our brands.”
For more information on Paradise Beverages and their commitment to community development, please visit www.paradisebeverages.com.fj or contact Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability Specialist, Demayble Pasoni at demayble.pasoni@ccep.com
For inquiries about Leadership Fiji and its programs, please contact Sharyne Fong, Chief Executive Officer, at sharyne@leadershipfiji.org or via mobile at +679 7774 857.
