Lorraine Seeto
By RACHNA LAL
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has announced two new appointments effective January 1.
Lorraine Seeto, the Advisor to Governors, has been appointed chief manager for the Risk Management and Communications Group.
This Group is a new initiative of the Bank which was approved to be implemented in line with the Strategic Plan for 2014 to 2018.
Vilimaina Dakai, meanwhile, has been confirmed to the position of chief manager Financial Institutions after acting in the position since April 15 this year.
Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor, Barry Whiteside, said the Bank was pleased to make appropriate changes in its structure and resource base to address the needs of the evolving and challenging environment.
“This will also provide an opportunity for senior staff to develop and gain experience in different areas of the Bank,” he said.
“The Bank looks forward to the contributions of Ms Seeto and Ms Dakai to better deliver its ever-widening role in the economy.”
Lorraine Seeto
Joined the Bank in December 1981 as an assistant research officer in the Research Department
Risen through the ranks, serving as chief manager Currency and Corporate Services Group from 1998 and chief manager Corporate Planning and Assurance from 2001
Appointed as the Advisor to Governors in February 2010
Has represented the Bank in a number of fora and in various capacities
Obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the South Pacific and a Master of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales, Australia
Vilimaina Dakai
Has extensive experience in prudential supervision and policy, having served as manager, Financial Systems Policy from November 2003 to December 2006 and present substantive post of Manager Financial Institutions Supervision from January 2007
Has also had a short attachment with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority in 2005.
Joined the Bank in July 1999 as an analyst in the Financial Institutions Group
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the South Pacific and completed a Master of Business Administration from the same university.