What is the Executive Division?
The Executive Division is responsible for providing overall executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational management for the agency.
- Leadership and Guidance: Directs the overall mandate of the National Trade Office in implementing the National Trade Policy (2017 – 2032).
- Oversight of Divisions: Oversees key functional units, including Trade Policy Coordination & Facilitation, Market Access & Trade Agreements, Trade Development & Compliance, and Corporate Services.
- Strategic Coordination: Manages high-level trade negotiations, institutional representation, and alignment with government socio-economic goals.
- Policy Advice: Providing sound policy advice to government of Papua New Guinea on matters relating to trade. To help government to develop effective policies and strategies that can drive economic growth, create jobs, and improve the welfare of the people.
The Executive Team
Richard Yakam
Chief Trade Officer
Patricia Tombos
Acting Executive Officer & Executive Assistant
Billy Bero
Legal Officer
Alfred Gibson
Auditor
Jeremiah Yakap
Public Relations Officer
Alphonse Tombell
Special Projects Officer
Philip Olpa
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