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Leadership Fiji is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Executive Leadership Program, a premier initiative aimed for senior level and C-suite executives from across Fiji and the Pacific and who come from diverse sectors and industries.

1st October 2024, Suva: Leadership Fiji is proud to announce a strategic partnership with FNFP-owned IHG Fiji Hotels & Resorts, including InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Grand Pacific Hotel and Holiday Inn Suva, marking a significant milestone in the launch of its inaugural Executive Leadership Program.

MFL-LF Partnership Photo (L-R): Merchant Finance Pte Limited Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Veilawa Rereiwasaliwa with the Leadership Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Sharyne Fong at the partnership meeting this morning. Leadership Fiji is proud to announce Merchant Finance Pte Limited as its newest Silver Partner, marking the beginning of a three-year collaboration aimed at fostering leadership development in Fiji. This exciting […]

Photo caption (L-R): Mosese Waqavonovono, Angela Waradi (LF2024), Rosie-Ann Low, Leadership Fiji Administrative Officer, Shanorita Raj (LF2024), Ragni Sharan, Senior Education Advisor-Lautoka/Nadi /Yasawas, Sharyne Fong (LF2005), Leadership Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Maniesh Chand, Fiji Education Advisor, Salote Fonolahi Tuinaceva (LF2024), Sonali Naicker (LF2024), Constantine Panayiotou (LF2023), Mira Chipongian, Leadership Fiji Program Coordinator. The Leadership Fiji Secretariat and Western Leadership Fiji […]

Photo caption: Leadership Fiji 2022 cohort members (L-R): Phillip Mortel, Sheron Shivanjali, Repeka Nasiko, Annjelyn Shalvina and Deepak Sharma (LF2022 Team Leader) with the home that their cohort built in 2022. Leadership Fiji is dedicated to nurturing future leaders of Fiji and instills in its participants the values of service and giving back. Since its inception, Leadership Fiji has produced […]

Leadership Fiji, an organization dedicated to nurturing and developing Fiji’s future leaders, is thrilled to announce this continued partnership with Kontiki Finance Limited.

Photo caption: 1. Group Photo: Facilitators and participants of the Leading with Purpose Workshop in Nadi last week. Leadership Fiji hosted a successful workshop with the theme Leading with Purpose, on Friday 17th May 2024 at Novotel, Nadi. The workshop attracted close to 50 participants from various organisations across Fiji and mainly west based, who were all eager to enhance […]

(L-R): Leadership Fiji Program Coordinator, Mira Chipongian, Holiday Inn Suva’s Rooms Division Manager, Jackie Verma (participant of Leadership Fiji 2023), Holiday Inn Suva’s Business Development Manager Noa Rokotuivuna (participant of Leadership Fiji 2024) and Leadership Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Sharyne Fong. Holiday Inn Suva a renowned hospitality brand, is thrilled to announce the renewal of its continued partnership with Leadership […]

The New Zealand High Commission continues its longstanding partnership with Leadership Fiji through its small grants scheme, a collaboration that has endured since the organization’s inception in 2001.

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 […]

BlueScope Fiji, a pioneer in providing sustainable steel solutions, is thrilled to announce the continuation and extension of its partnership with Leadership Fiji, an esteemed organization dedicated to fostering leadership excellence and sustainable development in Fiji and the wider Pacific region.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our Leadership Fiji Alumni and Fellow, Ratu David-George Toganivalu, and our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time. His loss is not only felt by his family and close friends but by our entire Leadership Fiji community. Ratu David-George’s dedication, leadership, and contributions to Fiji have left […]

Telecom Fiji Limited has rekindled their partnership with Leadership Fiji today through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding after 18 years. Telecom Fiji was one of the founding partners in the first three years of Leadership Fiji’s establishment.

Vuvale Restaurants Fiji, parent company of McDonalds Fiji has entered a Memorandum of
Understanding with Leadership Fiji for the next three years and part of their partnership for this year is
sponsorship of their one day Leading with Purpose event.

Signing(L-R): BSP Life Managing Director, Michael Nacola and Leadership Fiji Board Chair, William Parkinson signing the agreement BSP Financial Group made up of the Bank, BSP Life and BSP Finance has increased their level of support to platinum partner of Leadership Fiji. Leadership Fiji, an independent, non-partisan, non-aligned entity that began in 2000 focuses on assisting emerging leaders cope with […]

Photo caption: 1. Partnership Photo (L-R): Kontiki Finance Limited HR Manager Ms. Leeanne Dalton, Kontiki Finance Limited Chairman Mr. Barry Whiteside Chairman and Leadership Fiji Chief Executive Officer Ms. Sharyne Fong at the partnership meeting and photoshoot. Leadership Fiji has today announced their new partnership with Kontiki Finance Limited and are very excited to welcome Kontiki to their family of […]

Group Photo (L-R) Paradise Beverages Graduate Trainees Lusiana Malani and , Paradise Beverages Maleli Varawa (LF2023 Participant), Leadership Fiji CEO Sharyne Fong, Leadership Fiji Administrative Officer Rosie- Ann Low and Leadership Fiji Program Coordinator Mira Chipongian Paradise Beverages, Fiji’s leading alcohol beverages manufacturer, is thrilled to announce its continued support for the development of future leaders in Fiji through the […]

The Fiji Development Bank (FDB) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leadership Fiji to strengthen Leadership Fiji’s capacity to support and empower Fijian leaders through its various training programs

The New Zealand High Commission has continued its partnership with Leadership Fiji under the New
Zealand High Commission’s small grants scheme.

Port Denarau Marina, Fiji’s premier marina facility joins Leadership Fiji’s family of partners again. Port Denarau Marina was a partner of Leadership Fiji back in January 2020 as its first partner from the tourism industry and has since signed up again this year.

Vision Investments Limited (VIL) the South Pacific Stock Exchange Annual Awards 2018 Listed Company
of the Year and amongst the largest companies on the stock exchange has entered a new partnership
with Leadership Fiji.

Star Printery Pte Limited is a family run business established in 1985 has entered into a new partnership
with Leadership Fiji.

Photo caption: 1. (L-R): Leadership Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Sharyne Fong and RB Patel Group Limited Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Deepak Rathod signing of the MOU. In all the 22 years of Leadership Fiji’s existence, the RB Patel Group Limited is the first supermarket chain to sign up as a partner. RB Patel Group Limited is the only supermarket chain […]

Photo captions: 1. Photoshoot (L-R): Holiday Inn Suva’s, Business Development Executive Sereana Baleisomosomo, Holiday Inn Suva & Grand Pacific Hotel Suva’s, Director of Sales & Marketing Doreen Huon, Leadership Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Sharyne Fong and Leadership Fiji’s Admin Officer, Rosie-Ann Low pose for a photo after renewing the partnership Holiday Inn Suva announced the renewal of their partnership with […]

Photo caption: 1. Handshake (L-R): Eco Clean (Fiji) Pte Ltd Chief Executive Officer, Shelvin Kishore and Leadership Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Sharyne Fong shake hands after signing the MOU. Leadership Fiji is grateful to Eco Clean (Fiji) Pte Limited for renewing their partnering with us again for a further 3 years. Eco Clean (Fiji) Pte Limited has been in operation […]

Handshake (L-R): Credit Corporation (Fiji) Pte Ltd Managing Director, Peter Dixon and Leadership Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Sharyne Fong having a little laughter as they shake hands and Credit Corporation hands over their gold partnership cheque. Credit Corporation (Fiji) Pte Ltd has been a partner of Leadership Fiji since 2017 and have today renewed their partnership for a further 3 […]

Leadership Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Sharyne Fong said, “We are grateful to Port Denarau Marina for their belief and confidence in Leadership Fiji and for supporting our mission towards the development of Fiji’s leaders. Securing partnerships and relationships with a wide variety of businesses demonstrates the willingness of the corporate sector to invest in the importance of nurturing true leadership to advance our efforts in nation building.”

Today we witnessed the New Zealand High Commission renew its Platinum Partnership with Leadership Fiji under the High Commission’s small grants scheme. While congratulating Leadership Fiji, the High Commissioner, H.E. Ms. Charlotte Darlow said “New Zealand strongly supports the development of the next generation of leaders, and through this partnership we continue to offer the opportunity to aspiring Fijian leaders […]

Today we witnessed Leadership Fiji Community Fund Chair, Rajesh Patel who is also an Alumni of our Leadership Fiji 2002 program sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Uto ni Yalo Trust (UNYT) President, Teddy Fong to fund $10,000 towards UNYT’s Traditional Sailing and Environmental Stewardship program. The Uto ni Yalo Trust is a non-profit organisation established in 2013 to inspire [...]

Westpac believes in Leadership Fiji vision Westpac Fiji today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to show their commitment towards supporting Leadership Fiji and will continue to support Leadership Fiji for three years. Leadership Fiji is grateful to Westpac for the support and for also believing in their vision to develop and enhance the quality of leaders in Fiji. Westpac Fiji [...]

This week we hear from one of our Alumni of the 2019 Leadership Fiji Program, Serupepeli Vularika, who was one of the first responders and front liners at Lautoka Hospital when COVID-19 hit our shores last year.

This week we hear from one of our Alumni of the 2019 Leadership Fiji Program, Serupepeli Vularika, who was one of the first responders and front liners at Lautoka Hospital when COVID-19 hit our shores last year.

This week we hear from one of our Alumni of the 2019 Leadership Fiji Program, Serupepeli Vularika, who was one of the first responders and front liners at Lautoka Hospital when COVID-19 hit our shores last year.

This week we hear from one of our Alumni of the 2019 Leadership Fiji Program, Serupepeli Vularika, who was one of the first responders and front liners at Lautoka Hospital when COVID-19 hit our shores last year.

This week we hear from one of our Alumni of the 2019 Leadership Fiji Program, Serupepeli Vularika, who was one of the first responders and front liners at Lautoka Hospital when COVID-19 hit our shores last year.

With the belief that leadership is action, not a position; Leadership Fiji had established a Leadership Fiji Community Fund in August 2020 with the goal of taking action in the community through charitable projects.

Please tell us about your experiences as a participant of Leadership Fiji 2002.

Following the political upheaval of 2000, several corporate and community leaders met and identified a desperate need to build broadminded and educated leaders across the nation. They knew the importance that the development of leaders is fundamental to a Nation’s wellbeing and to the creation of a society that is economically, socially, and politically successful. Leaders usually come from specific […]

Today we witnessed New Zealand’s Acting Head of Mission, Michelle Podmore handing over their $20,000 cheque to Leadership Fiji’s Board Chairperson, William Parkinson.

Leadership Fiji has today announced their partnership and collaboration with Think Pacific Foundation (Fiji) to deliver Guest Speaker Sessions for Think Pacific’s Virtual Internship and Global Citizenship Programs. The collaboration will enable international and local based University students to connect ‘virtually’ with leading figures and organisations from Fiji within different sectors and provide them vital context for Fiji and the […]

  The New Zealand High Commission renewed its Platinum Partnership with Leadership Fiji and handed over their cheque of $15,000 during today’s Leadership Fiji 2020 Participants Choice Session.   The New Zealand High Commission has been one of Leadership Fiji’s founding partners since its inception in 2001.   In receiving the cheque, Leadership Fiji’s Board Chairperson, Mr William Parkinson said […]

The Fiji Institute of Accountants (FIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Leadership Fiji (LF) to provide Leadership courses and programs, in particular essential leadership skills for its members.  The MOU signed on Thursday 08 October 2020 provides FIA members with additional development opportunities from what the Institute currently provides through its Technical Workshops, Seminars, Symposiums, Congress as […]

The FIJI Water Foundation was “delighted” to renew its Platinum Sponsorship of Leadership Fiji for the third year in a row during today’s group session with the Minister for Health. 

The goal of the Fund is to take advantage of our Leadership Fiji Alumni network (over 430) and our 20 year history of taking action in the community through charitable projects.

Sharyne Fong, Leadership Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer said “thank you Peter and Credit Corporation for your belief in Leadership Fiji’s objectives and purpose in developing and enhancing the quality of Fiji’s leaders.”

Leadership Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Sharyne Fong said, “We are grateful to Port Denarau Marina for their belief and confidence in Leadership Fiji and for supporting our mission towards the development of Fiji’s leaders. Securing partnerships and relationships with a wide variety of businesses demonstrates the willingness of the corporate sector to invest in the importance of nurturing true leadership to advance our efforts in nation building.”

Leadership Fiji’s CEO, Sharyne Fong said “we’re excited about this renewed partnership as we have huge plans for growth and in setting up a Leadership Centre in the future, and having a partner like The Greenhouse Studio will put us in good stead in achieving our goals. 

Leadership Fiji CEO, Sharyne Fong said “speakers who have confirmed to participate in the plenary include a reformed addict, Drug Free World, Ministry of Moms, and the Salvation Army.  We will finalise other speakers as and when confirmation is received.”

“We know we as Fijians have a problem. It’s time we got together to talk about this and come up with a Fijian solution to drug and substance abuse” Chairperson Leadership Fiji William Parkinson Leadership Fiji (LF) with the support of the Ministry of Defence is hosting a National Dialogue on Substance Abuse on Wednesday 13th November 2019 at the […]

Leadership Fiji has appointed Sharyne Fong as its new Chief Executive Officer. Sharyne has been appointed at a crucial time when the organisation’s strategic priority is to scale up and strengthen its operations.  Apart from steering Leadership Fiji, Sharyne will also be responsible for the design and implementation of programs and setting up sustainable funding as a foundation for its […]

AVI Pacific People, the Pacific’s first specialized end-to-end recruitment agency, has announced a three-year partnership with Leadership Fiji by coming on board as a Bronze Sponsor. Pacific People’s General Manager, Thelma Savua said “We are pleased to partner with Leadership Fiji in their quest to enhance the leadership potential and capabilities of promising young leaders around the country.  This initiative […]

Leadership Fiji will host Fiji’s largest Sales Conference next Tuesday, 18th June at the Holiday Inn with Shayne Thompson, Australiasia’s most dynamic high-performance sales, negotiation and performance coach.  With a sell-out capacity, the Conference promises to be an action packed one. As one of the most outstanding psychological entertainers today, Shayne Thompson provides a sophisticated and breath-taking interactive performance that […]

Homes of Hope Director, Pastor Mark Roche and Leadership Fiji Chairman, William Parkinson. Leadership Fiji today handed over $4,832 to Homes of Hope to help them continue addressing the issue of family violence. While officiating at the cheque handover, Leadership Fiji Chairman, William Parkinson says following the Rosie Batty Fundraiser, Leadership Fiji decided to donate the surplus to organisations working […]

Pictured (L-R): Ritesh Ratiram LF2017 & LF Community Fund Committee Member, Sharyne Fong LF2005 & LF Executive Director, H.E New Zealand High Commissioner Mr Jonathan Curr, Brother Jim Madhavan Principal Montfort Boys Town and William Parkinson Chairperson Leadership Fiji. “This is a dream come true for the Boys Town” said Monfort Boys Town Principal Brother Jim Madhavan. “We desperately need […]

The 2019 Leadership Fiji Program was launched last night. While speaking at the launch, chief guest Suva lawyer Filimoni Vosarogo says the programs potential as a breeding ground of national leadership is now inevitable. Vosaroqo is an alumni of the first Leadership Fiji Program from 2002. There are 30 participants in the Leadership Fiji Program this year. Leadership Fiji has […]

Since moving into their new office space in December last year, Leadership Fiji is looking forward to another Productive and Fulfilling 2019. Executive Director-Sharyne Fong says they are so excited and relieved to finally have an office space of their own after 17 years of their Establishment. “We do appreciate ANZ support and sponsorship towards the Leadership Fiji program since […]

Leadership Fiji today was given five thousand dollars from Tradewinds marine group, as part of their 2018 sponsorship. Chairperson for leadership Fiji William Parkinson says that it’s support like this that helps them further their outreach. Handing over the sponsorship Sumeet Singh of trade winds marine says that because of the work done by leadership Fiji, in terms of training […]

Leadership Fiji will be launching a new initiative called the Schools Prefects Training Program. This program focuses on training school prefects in schools to become young leaders in the community. Leadership Fiji Chairman William Parkinson highlighted this while receiving a cheque donation of $5000 from the Tradewinds Marine Group Fiji Accountant Sumeet Singh. Parkinson says that it is through these […]

The setting up of a Leadership Fiji Institute is in the pipeline which will host value base leadership programmes. This has been revealed by Leadership Fiji Chairman William Parkinson during the graduation dinner of 29 participants from different agencies who had recently completed the Leadership Fiji programmes. Parkinson says that the institute will not only look after the current programmes […]

LEADERSHIP does not begin and end on the door of your office. This were the words of the New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Jonathan Curr during the Leadership Fiji 2018 awards at the Holiday Inn Suva last night. Mr Curr reminded the leadership Fiji participants of 2018 and fellows to be better versions of themselves. “Leadership is not only […]

Fiji Water has become a gold sponsor of the Leadership Fiji program for the next three years and they have donated $45,000. Leadership Fiji Chairman William Parkinson says it is generous for Fiji Water to make such a donation to the future leaders of this nation adding that this is only one part of Fiji Water’s support as they have […]

The New Zealand High Commission has provided a grant of $15,000 to continue its ongoing support to the Leadership Fiji Programme. This is the 17th year of the High Commission’s support to Leadership Fiji.

MEMBERS from the Leadership Fiji Class 2018 donated essential items to residents of the Father Law Home in Waileketu just outside Lami Town today. Participant Tirath Sharma said they had provided cartons of water, toiletries, beddings and provided lunch for the residents. “Ninety per cent of the items have been donated and this year, we have 29 members and we […]

Leadership Fiji has appointed 2007 Pacific Games Fiji Badminton Silver medalist and former Squash Fiji Rep, Gabriella Wong-Krishna as its new Executive Officer. Gabriella takes over the baton from Tamara Smith LF2013 who has stepped down to focus on growing her consultancy business, Bold Alliance (Consultancy).

Source: Fiji Times By Filipe Naigulevu 14 April 2018 Fong Takes Over Role CREATIVITY often requires one to break out of the established norms in order to create a unique and different perspective about things. But at the same time, it is also putting intelligence into a more fun and innovative aspect. This trait rings true for Karen Fong, an [...]

Fiji Water, Pacific Destinations and the Leadership Fiji Alumni (LFA) are the latest contributors to have donated various forms of assistance towards the Leadership Fiji’s (LF) inaugural signature event-series to be held in Suva in November this year.

Fiji Water, Pacific Destinations and the Leadership Fiji Alumni (LFA) are the latest contributors to have donated various forms of assistance towards the Leadership Fiji’s (LF) inaugural signature event-series to be held in Suva in November this year.

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