Our Leadership

Augustine S. Mano, CBE

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

John Tuaim

Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Chief Invesments Officer

Richard Aupae

Chief Risk Officer

Simon D. Woolcott

Chief Finance Officer

Vele Rupa

Chief Operations Officer

Owen Makindi

General Manager - Corporate Services

Kevau Ganiga

General Manager - Finance

Valentina Kaman

General Manager - Legal & Compliance

Michael Koupere

General Manager - Safety, Security & Protocol

Bartholomew Yacop

General Manager - External Affairs

Reginald Ope

General Manager - Assets & Infrastructure

Barry Aki

Acting General Manager - Investments

At Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC), our leadership team is the foundation of our vision and success. They bring broad knowledge, innovative thinking, and a dedication to establishing a collaborative and excellence-oriented culture. By encouraging our teams to embrace creativity and accountability, they ensure that every project aligns with our core values and exceeds client expectations.  

With a forward-thinking approach and an unwavering dedication to progress, our leaders drive MRDC toward sustainable growth and meaningful impact. Through their guidance, we remain committed to delivering exceptional solutions while building lasting relationships with our clients and communities. 

MRDC's success hinges on a strong culture

We strive to fulfill our mission of creating wealth for Papua New Guineans, particularly our beneficiaries. This ambitious goal demands a united and high-performing workforce that embodies the MRDC RAITE Values, fostering the right culture for our journey.

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