Apisai Ketenilagi appointed as FRA’s new CEO

Apisai Ketenilagi is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Roads Authority, effective from this Thursday for a 3-year term.

FRA says with over 30 years of expertise in road infrastructure engineering, Ketenilagi has made significant contributions across highways, rural roads, bridges, marine structures, construction, and asset maintenance.

They say Ketenilagi holds an impressive array of qualifications, including a Master of Science in Highway Management and Engineering, an International Masters in Public Administration, a Bachelor of Engineering, and a Diploma in Civil Engineering.

He is also a respected member of professional engineering institutes in Australia, the UK, the USA, Asia, and Australasia.

FRA Board Chairman Atunaisa Nayago says Ketenilagi brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise to this pivotal role, given his distinguished career in infrastructure development and management, making him the ideal choice to lead FRA into the future.

He says they are confident in Ketenilagi’s ability to strengthen the FRA’s performance and deliver on their commitment to providing safe and sustainable infrastructure for Fiji.

While congratulating Ketenilagi, Nayago says they look forward to his leadership in advancing FRA’s goals and addressing the challenges of the rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape.

The FRA Board, through its internal Procurement Department, engaged KPMG to support the recruitment of the most suitably qualified candidate for the CEO role.

They say the position was advertised in alignment with FRA’s recruitment policy, and the successful candidate was recommended by a 3-member interview panel made up of FRA Board Members.