Board of Directors
Handy Finance Group is led by a strong management and Board of Directors team. Most of the board directors are member of the Institute of Directors of Papua New Guinea. The team's unique experience and insight allows the company to discover new opportunities and grow to new heights.
Sundaram Srinivasa
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Entrepreneur. Former HLB Managing Partner. Has extensive experience in Accounting, Finance and Management.
Fellow – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Fellow – CPA PNG.
Associate – CPA Australia.
Senior Associate – ANZ Institute of Company. Directors – MAICD.
Professional Member – PNG Institute of Directors – (MPNGID) various boards in Fiji, Australia and PNG. Possesses Masters in Professional Accounting – Victoria University-Australia and Bachelor of Commerce – University of Papua New Guinea.
John Kapi Natto
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Mr. John Kapi Natto was appointed the Chairman of PRK in January 1996. Mr. Natto represents the Fasu landowners of Kutubu petroleum project and is the Chairman of NamoÁporo Land Owners Association.
He is the Managing Director of Kutubu Security Services Ltd, which provides security services to Oil Search operations in Kutubu. Mr Natto is a teacher by profession and holds a Degree in Education from Hobe Sound Bible College, Florida, USA and a BA Hons degree in Education from the University of Papua New Guinea.
Former non-executive director on the Board of Bank South Pacific Limited.
Stanley Hancock
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Stanley (Stan) is no stranger to technology related projects and is currently leading a new FINTECH start up in Australia called Touch 2 Pay.
Stan chairs the Lightspeed PNG Board and is a shareholder of Lightspeed PNG and MMG.
Stan is a qualified economist and has been in the leadership team of multiple major property development projects in the Pacific Islands including Star Mountain Plaza (Hilton) in Port Moresby and Laucala Islands in Fiji for PBS Construction.
Joyce Mano
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Practising lawyer and entrepreneur.
MBA – USP, Suva.
Post Graduate in Law – UPNG.
Bachelor in Social Science Major in HR – UPNG.
PNG ID, Fiji and PNG Business Council.
Fiji Law Society, PNG Law Society, PNG HRI and
Fiji HRI.
Moses Palipe
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Current Managing Director of Ipwenz Construction Limited.
Highly level skillful negotiator and vast experience in Civil Construction Industry. Strong personal brand that can enhance confidence with leadership skills and interpersonal skills with expanded networks.
Jesse Mano
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Working in the capacity of Group Managing Director since 2009. Affiliated to PNGID, AICD, CPA PNG, PNG & Fiji Business Council.
Extensive experience in Corporate Structure and Financing. Served in various boards in Fiji, Australia and PNG. Possesses Masters in Professional Accounting – Victoria University-Australia and Bachelor of Commerce – University of Papua New Guinea.
Current Board Director of Handy Group subsidiaries and investee companies. Also Board Director of Water PNG Limited and Geogas Limited (formerly Origin gas). And current Chairman for the Board of Olympus Projects Limited in PNG and Australia.
Ismael Nelson
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Ismael has over 15 years experience in Business Administration, Operations and Banking and Finance. He has worked with BSP bank as a Graduate Management Trainee. He worked with BSP Bank for 4 years.
He is former General manager of Handy Finance Limited and later joined CIVPAC to lead special business investment projects. He is now acting General Manager CIVPAC.
Ismael graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business Management from the University of Papua New Guinea. He was also accredited by the University of South Pacific in FIji Islands for International Business & Marketing Studies.
Management Team
Jesse Mano
GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
Working in the capacity of Group Managing Director since 2009. Affiliated to PNGID, AICD, CPA PNG, PNG & Fiji Business Council.
Extensive experience in Corporate Structure and Financing. Served in various boards in Fiji, Australia and PNG. Possesses Masters in Professional Accounting – Victoria University-Australia and Bachelor of Commerce – University of Papua New Guinea.
Current Board Director of Handy Group subsidiaries and investee companies. Also Board Director of Water PNG Limited and Geogas Limited (formerly Origin gas). And current Chairman for the Board of Olympus Projects Limited in PNG and Australia.
Shiv Kumar
Group Chief Executive Officer
Shiv Kumar is the Group CEO responsible for Handy Finance Fiji and PNG business. Mr. Kumar joined Handy Finance Fiji in 2014 and managed the overall operations in Fiji until July 2021 when following a restructure, he was appointed the CEO for Handy Finance Fiji and PNG.
Mr. Kumar possesses some 30 years of experience in various industries and different levels of operations in Fiji and New Zealand. He has more than 10 years exposure in management roles, specializing in finance and retail industries, business and strategic planning, staff training and development, credit control and debtor’s management, and accounting. Further, Mr. Kumar possesses skills and exposure in Retail Finance Management, SME Savings and Lending Administration, Commercial Lending Administration, Banking experience, Risk Management, and Crisis Management.
Mr. Kumar holds Executive Master of Business Administration from Fiji National University. He also was a member of The Inclusive Products & Services Working Group under Fiji’s National Financial Inclusion Taskforce, a project of Reserve Bank of Fiji and the Fiji Bureau of Statistics from 2016 to 2019.
Serah Jessica Mek
Group Chief Financial Officer
Serah Jessica Mek is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of extensive experience across top-tier accounting firms, NGOs, and corporate entities. Since August 2024, she has been serving as the Group CFO of Handy Finance Group, overseeing financial planning, accounting operations, and strategic fiscal management across Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
Her career highlights include roles as Senior Accountant at the International Education Agency of PNG, Group Financial Controller at GMT Automation, and Finance & Administration Manager at the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Serah has demonstrated expertise in financial planning, analysis, internal controls, compliance, and team leadership.
Serah holds a degree in Business, majoring in Accounting, from Pacific Adventist University and is a member of the Certified Practicing Accountants of Papua New Guinea (CPA PNG)..
Outside of her professional endeavors, Serah is passionate about volunteering, gardening, cooking, and traveling.