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Executive Leadership

Our Executives

Arianne Kassman

Arianne Kassman is the Chief Executive Officer of Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). She joined TIPNG in 2011, was appointed Executive Director in 2017, and became CEO in 2020. With more than a decade in the anti-corruption sector, Arianne leads initiatives that empower Papua New Guineans to demand integrity, accountability, and good governance, with a strong focus on youth participation and civic education. 

Arianne founded 350 PNG in 2013 and serves as a Director of Sustainable Coastlines PNG. She is also a Council Member of the Institute of National Affairs and a member of the Strategy Reference Group for the Transparency International Global Movement. 

Board of Directors

Providing governance oversight and guidance on our operations, we have a current roster of 12 volunteer national board members. With each contributing valuable insights from a variety of industries and sectors, and decades of experience in both domestic and international jurisdictions.

Board Chair

Peter Aitsi

Peter Aitsi is currently the Executive Director at Oilimin Holdings. He has extensive private sector experience,
Secretary

James Lunge

James Lunge is a lawyer in the Corporate, Commercial and Projects team at Ashurst’s Port Moresby office.
Board Treasurer

Shane Kennedy

Shane Kennedy is the Chief Operating Officer for Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society (NCSL).
Director

Richard Kassman, OBE

Richard Kassman is one of the founding directors of Transparency International PNG and is currently
Director

Michael McWalter, OL

Michael McWalter is a director of the Circum-Pacific Council, an Emeritus Member, Certified Petroleum Geologist,
Director

Paul Barker

Paul Barker, from the UK, came to Papua New Guinea in January 1978 and was based in the Highlands for five years
Director

Christopher Elphick

Christopher Elphick is an Executive Director of FairPrice Furniture and Electrical, a small PNG SME business.
Director

Mary Udu

Mary Udu holds a bachelor’s degree in Primary Education from Central Queensland University. She began her career in 2001
Director

John Moore

With more than 30 years of experience working across the public, non-profit, and private sectors, John Moore currently
Director

Stephannie Kirriwom-Sawong

Stephannie Kirriwom-Sawong is the Policy and Government Relations Manager at WWF-Pacific (PNG), bringing experience from the legal
Director

Stefan Sowei

Stefan Sowei is an infrastructure and operations professional with more than 10 years of experience delivering
Director

William Koregai

William Koregai is currently the Head of Retail Payments at BSP Financial Group Limited and a Director
Director

Bill Doa Neill

Bill Doa Neill joined the Board in 2022. His areas of expertise include corporate governance, property and asset management
Director

Megan Kinowin

Megan Kinowin is a Port Moresby–based professional with proven experience in Executive Assistance, External Relations, and

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our Vision

TIPNG leads PNG to combat corruption. TIPNG aims to take on a more influential, leadership role and become an even more attractive beacon of hope that inspires and influences others to deliberately and courageously act against corruption.

our Mission

TIPNG empowers individuals and organizations in PNG to act against corruption. TIPNG’s strategic, bold, and courageous work is focused on influencing individuals and organizations to act against corruption – success will be evident through our members, partners, and the general public taking even more action against corruption.

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About Us

Our Story

Founded in 1997, we have over two and a half decades of experience in fighting against corruption in PNG.

Transparency International PNG Inc. is a national chapter of the Global Transparency International movement. Following a business ethics seminar in 1996, a number of concerned Papua New Guineans came together and established a national chapter of TI, to promote transparency in public and private dealings. TIPNG was then launched on January 27, 1997 and has since been at the forefront of the fight against corruption in PNG.

Our Vision

We envision a prosperous, just, and transparent Papua New Guinea, where integrity drives progress and corruption is no longer a barrier to social, economic, and political development.

Our Mission

To empower individuals and organisations in PNG to act against corruption.

Team

Meet Our People

As you can Imagine, leading the charge against corruption in PNG is no small task. To Drive this purpose, we have a small team of dedicated Papua New Guineans who are committed to seeing the fulfilment of our vision through practical programs, advocacy, civic education, and partnerships that strengthen integrity across the country.  

Our Leadership team

Yvonne Ngutlick

Deputy Director - Communications

Our Staff

Barbra Ruin

Coalitions Engagement Lead

Elizabeth Aribi

Civic Engagement Officer

Mariah Bualia

Partnerships & Policy

Courtneyalla Dotson

Camapigns & Advocacy Officer

Amahlia Laka

Finance Officer

Kalia Maraga

Administration Officer

Arianne Kassman

Arianne Kassman is the Chief Executive Officer of Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). She joined TIPNG in 2011, was appointed Executive Director in 2017, and became CEO in 2020. With more than a decade in the anti-corruption sector, Arianne leads initiatives that empower Papua New Guineans to demand integrity, accountability, and good governance, with a strong focus on youth participation and civic education. 

Arianne founded 350 PNG in 2013 and serves as a Director of Sustainable Coastlines PNG. She is also a Council Member of the Institute of National Affairs and a member of the Strategy Reference Group for the Transparency International Global Movement. 

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