The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Joel Abraham, who has been with the organization since 2013 and served as CEO since 2016. Abraham is recognized as a transformative leader, dedicated to establishing a regulatory environment that emphasizes fairness, consumer protection, and economic integrity across Fiji and the Asia-Pacific region.
During his tenure, Abraham focused heavily on shielding consumers from unfair and unethical business practices, significantly enhancing the competition and consumer protection framework in Fiji. His efforts have evidently made consumers better off, as noted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs, and Communication, Manoa Kamikamica, who praised Abraham’s commitment to the cause.
Abraham expressed that his decision to step down was difficult and filled with mixed emotions, but he feels confident in the future of the FCCC. He referred to the organization as more than just a workplace, describing it as family and home. He emphasized the importance of the Commission’s staff and their roles in ensuring the organization’s success and reputation.
As he prepares to take on a regional role, Abraham aims to replicate the standards of excellence he cultivated at FCCC across the Asia-Pacific, while expressing his hope for continued collaboration with the Commission in new capacities. He reassured that this is not a farewell, but a transition toward new opportunities.
This transition could be seen as a promising opportunity for the FCCC to continue its growth under new leadership, maintaining its commitment to consumer protection and regulatory excellence. It reflects a hopeful future not just for FCCC and its team, but also for the consumers they serve throughout the region.
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