Ellingson joins NSL

Source:
The National - Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Picture:

NAMBAWAN Super Ltd (NSL) has appointed Marianna Ellingson to its board as an independent director in the position vacated by Lady Aivu Tauvasa, who resigned last year. Ellingson is currently director-general, Office of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Otac), based in Port Moresby. Commenting on the appointment, which had been approved by Bank of PNG, NSL chairman Sir Nagora Bogan said: “We are delighted to welcome such a high calibre person as Ellingson onto the board.“With impressive academic achievements, she also brings with her extensive local and international public sector experience, including several years in very senior roles with the Commonwealth secretariat in London. “Her particular skills are in the areas that are key to the role of an independent director – strategy development and strategic planning, mentoring, negotiation and conflict resolution,” Nagora added.He said Ellingson’s current position with Otac recognised her deep understanding of the diversity and strength of PNG culture, “which would be invaluable in the context of promoting the best interests of our large and diverse fund membership”.