LEADERSHIP Fiji has announced a new partnership with Merchant Finance Pte Ltd, initiating a three-year collaboration focused on enhancing leadership development in the country. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering emerging leaders and supporting sustainable growth in Fiji.
Merchant Finance, a well-respected financial institution in Fiji known for its community initiatives, will serve as a Silver Partner in this effort, demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility through investments in leadership training and capacity-building projects.
As part of the partnership, Merchant Finance will offer crucial financial support for Leadership Fiji’s key development programs, networking events, and community initiatives. These efforts aim to equip participants with essential skills, knowledge, and values needed to promote positive change within their communities.
The three-year commitment from Merchant Finance will empower Leadership Fiji to nurture a new generation of leaders who are prepared to face contemporary challenges and influence the nation’s future.
Veilawa Rereiwasaliwa, the CEO of Merchant Finance and an alumnus of Leadership Fiji’s 2017 program, expressed excitement about the partnership. “Good businesses invest in their people, and Leadership Fiji is the best leadership development provider in the country. We are proud to support them,” he stated.
Sharyne Fong, CEO of Leadership Fiji, also welcomed the collaboration, saying, “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 establishment of a Leadership Centre for Fiji and the Pacific, aimed at creating lasting value for the Fijian community.