The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) has named Dr. Apisalome Movono as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive recruitment process undertaken by the TSLS Board. This appointment is in accordance with the TSLS Act and adheres to best practices in governance.
Dr. Movono offers a wealth of experience in education leadership, public sector reform, and strategic policy development, particularly within the realm of tertiary education systems. His impressive academic qualifications include a PhD in Tourism Management from Griffith University, Australia, alongside a Master of Arts in Tourism Studies, a Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching, and a Bachelor of Arts in Marine Affairs and Tourism Studies, during which he earned multiple accolades.
His career spans senior academic and leadership positions in both New Zealand and Australia, where he served as an Associate Professor at the University of the South Pacific. Additionally, Dr. Movono has been involved in key national and regional committees focusing on scholarship governance and the management of substantial funding initiatives.
According to the TSLS Board, Dr. Movono’s leadership is anticipated to enhance the organization’s mission of providing equitable access to tertiary education and fostering skills development among Fijians. The Board expressed optimism about the potential advancements of TSLS’s programs, which may include modernized systems, strengthened partnerships with educational institutions, and improved accessibility and transparency.
Under Dr. Movono’s direction, TSLS is poised to further its commitment to inclusive education, contribute to skills development, and positively impact national human capital outcomes for the populace of Fiji. This appointment heralds a hopeful new chapter for the organization, promising significant strides in educational support for all Fijians.
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