LEADERSHIP Fiji has announced a new partnership with Merchant Finance Pte Ltd, initiating a three-year collaboration focused on enhancing leadership development within the country. This partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to empowering emerging leaders and fostering sustainable growth in Fiji.
Merchant Finance, a well-respected financial institution in Fiji, is known for its dedication to community initiatives. By joining as a Silver Partner, the organization is reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility through investments in leadership training and capacity-building activities.
As part of this alliance, Merchant Finance will provide crucial financial support for Leadership Fiji’s key leadership development programs, networking events, and community projects. These efforts aim to equip participants with essential skills, knowledge, and values required to drive positive change in their communities.
The three-year engagement with Merchant Finance will allow Leadership Fiji to nurture a new wave of leaders who are prepared to address current challenges and influence the nation’s future. Veilawa Rereiwasaliwa, CEO of Merchant Finance and a graduate of Leadership Fiji’s 2017 program, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “Good businesses invest in their people, and Leadership Fiji is the best leadership development provider in the country. We are proud to support them.”
Sharyne Fong, CEO of Leadership Fiji, welcomed the collaboration, emphasizing, “Together, we will ensure that Fiji’s future is in capable hands with leaders committed to creating a just society.” The partnership with Merchant Finance aligns with Leadership Fiji’s strategy to broaden its initiatives, including the creation of a Leadership Centre for Fiji and the Pacific, thereby promoting enduring value for the Fijian community.