The office bearers of Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society
The Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society is governed by the National Council, comprising the National Chairman, Deputy, National Treasurer, Youth Representative, and five other independent council members. We currently have 850 volunteers spread across 12 branches and one sub-branch. The Secretariat, headed by the Secretary General, is composed of 33 staff members.
John Hosea is currently serving as the National Chairman of Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society. He assumed the role of National Chairman of the PNGRCS at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in July 2023. Possessing a Diploma in Accounting, he brings a wealth of experience from his years in the Humanitarian and Non-Government Organisation sector. Additionally, he has served as a consultant for various NGOs and businesses. This marks his second term as the National Council Chairman.
JJanet Philemon, formerly the Secretary General of the PNG Red Cross Society, now holds the position of Project Manager at Madang Country Women’s Association. With over 30 years of dedicated service in Papua New Guinea, she has collaborated with various Non-Governmental Organizations, including PNG Red Cross, demonstrating a wealth of experience in community development and promoting good governance. Janet has been an active member of PNGRCS since 1993, contributing significantly as the Chairperson of Morobe Branch, a member of the Council, and serving as the National Treasurer.
Mr. Ken Henry is a teacher by profession. He served as an independent before being elected as the Deputy Chairman. Mr. Henry has been a long-time volunteer with PNG Red Cross Western Highlands Branch and served as Chairman of the branch.
Valachie Quagliata has years of strategic corporate advisory and leadership experience within the government, PomSoX, corporate, finance, FMCG, telecommunication and security industry both locally and Internationally.
He has a degrees in Structural Engineering and Business Management and Master’s degrees in Commerce and Economics from the University of Queensland.
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