Our Team
The PITA team mainly consist of two groups,
Executive Committee,
This is the executive and governing arm of PITA and comprise of the following officials
- President – elected on three yearly basis
- Vice President – elected on three yearly basis
- Executive Members – there are two Executive Members elected on three yearly basis. An additional Executive Member may be appointed by the EC for the non represented region
- Manager – Appointed by the PITA Executive Committee and is the full time officer of PITA
Management & Operations
The lean team of PITA consists of the following:
- The PITA Manager, who reports to the PITA Executive Committee, and leads, manages and oversees PITA operations, planning and development, that include meetings and activities, workplan and budget, PITA services, advocacy, external relations and membership
- Admin & Accounts Assistant assist manage the PITA Office, provide general secretariat support (admin), and accounts services
Adhoc Teams or Individuals may be appointed from time to time by the Executive Committee, such as Expert Advisors, Working Group or Ambassadors/Rapporteurs for specific projects or missions
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE PITA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & OFFICERS OF PITA
Mr Phillip Henderson
PITA President
CEO Telecom Cook Islands Ltd t/a Vodafone Cook Is
Cook Islands
Formerly Vice President since 24 June 2020; Elected to President at the PITA 28th AGM, 24 May 2024
Ms Christina Lasaqa
PITA Executive Member
CEO Solomon Telekom Company Ltd - Our Telekom
Solomon Islands
Elected at the PITA 26th AGM, 21 April 2022
Mr Semisi Panuve
PITA Executive Member
CEO Tonga Cable
Tonga
Elected at the PITA 26 AGM, 21 April 2022
Ms Steincia Olter-Hawley
PITA Executive Member
Carrier & International Business Manager, FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC)
Federated States of Micronesia
Appointed 01 August 2023
Mr Fred Christopher
Manager
Suva, FIJI
Appointed on 21 November 2001
Ms Deborah Albert
Administration & Accounts Assistant
Suva FIJI
Started with PITA in 2018