Litiana Loabuka chooses not to renew her CEO contract

Fiji Sports Council CEO, Litiana Loabuka has announced that she will not seek to renew her contract, scheduled to end on March 5th 2023.

Loabuka thanked her dedicated team for all their hard work, particularly through the challenging times created by the COVID-19 pandemic, and says she is proud to have worked with passionate people at the Fiji Sports Council for the last 12 years.

She says given the growth of the organization, she is confident that the Sports Council team will be able to manage this change in their stride.

Loabuka says she has been blessed to have had the opportunity to serve out her term at the council and to have been part of the many changes in her work journey at the organisation.

She says it was a blessing to be able to deliver on so many opportunities for all stakeholders and events including Fiji’s first Super Rugby match hosting teams of such great calibre here at our very own National Stadium.

Loabuka says she had the opportunity to welcome in, and farewell various sports executives along the way, as well as witnessing Fiji’s first Olympic medal during her term, in addition to the sterling sports and recreational performances and events.

She wishes the Sports Council family the very best and looks forward to seeing the wonderful things that will be achieved in this space in the future.

Past Chairman, Peter Mazey says Loabuka’s decision is a major loss for the Fiji Sports Council and for venue management and sports administration in Fiji. Mazey says her contribution over the past 12 years as CEO has been outstanding and they are sorry to see her go.

The Fiji Sports Council says in her 12 years as Sports Council’s CEO, Loabuka is noted for her contribution towards rebuilding the sports infrastructure in Fiji to international standards, highlighted by the upgrading of the HFC Bank Stadium, the FMF Gymnasium, Damodar City Aquatic Centre, Vodafone Arena and Lawaqa Park, and implementing efficiencies in the business operations.

The council says Loabuka has also been recognized for the reorganization of the council services in the new complexes completed under her watch, as well as maintaining key relationships with major stakeholders, HFC Bank, Vodafone Fiji, FMF Food Group, and Damodar City.

Outgoing Fiji Sports Council Chairman Peter Mazey says he is proud to have worked with CEO Litiana Loabuka in her 12-year term as CEO.

Mazey says Loabuka is a capable worker with brilliant negotiation skills.