The Reserve Bank of Fiji has announced the appointment of Jacinta Hesaie as the new Chief Manager of the Economics Group, effective May 1. Hesaie, who has been acting in this role since January 2023, brings a wealth of experience to the position.
Having joined the Reserve Bank in March 2006 as an Economist, Hesaie rose to the position of Senior Economist in 2013. She further developed her expertise when she served as the Local Economist at the IMF Resident Representative Office for the Pacific Islands from March 2017 until her return to the Reserve Bank in February 2020. Following her return, she continued her managerial duties within the Economics Group, leading to her current appointment.
Governor Ariff Ali expressed confidence in Hesaie’s qualifications, emphasizing her significant background in central banking, macroeconomic policy analysis, research, and collaboration with government agencies and international institutions. He underscored that her leadership will be instrumental in addressing the important challenges faced by the Economics Group.
Hesaie’s appointment marks a key step for the Reserve Bank as it continues to navigate complex economic dynamics in Fiji. Her leadership signals a commitment to strengthening the country’s monetary policy and economic analysis framework.
This change in leadership echoes a broader trend of commitment to effective governance within Fiji’s financial systems, much like the recent historic appointment of Caroline Pickering as the first female director of the Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit. Both Hesaie and Pickering’s advancements serve as a beacon of hope for increased gender representation in leadership roles in Fiji.
The future looks promising for both institutions under the guidance of these capable women, as they strive to enhance Fiji’s economic landscape and financial integrity.
Leave a comment