Air Niugini Leadership Team

Leading the Skies

Our executives are committed to steering the airline towards strategic growth and operational excellence. Their expertise ensures that we uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Get to know the leadership team that drives Air Niugini forward.

Alan Milne

Alan Milne

Chief Executive Officer

Veteran aviation executive with extensive experience in engineering, operations, and airline leadership.

Judy Nete Kuk

Judy Nete Kuk

Chief Financial Officer

Experienced finance leader managing financial risk and supporting strategic growth.

Captain Samiu Taufa

Captain Samiu Taufa, MBE

Acting Chief Operating Officer

A seasoned aviation professional and flight operations leader with decades of experience.

David Glover

David Glover, ML

Chief Commercial Officer

Commercial expert with extensive experience in PNG and the UK, driving growth strategies.

Marco McConnell

Marco McConnell, ML

Acting General Manager – Quality, Safety, Risk & Audit

Leads quality, safety management, risk systems and compliance across the airline.

Andu Rawali

Andu Rawali

Chief People Officer

Brings over 20 years of human resources leadership experience in PNG and the Asia-Pacific region.

Grace Waide

Grace Waide

Chief Legal Officer

Aviation legal expert providing strategic legal advice and managing legal risk across jurisdictions.

Ayang Melan

Ayang Melan

Chief Protocol & Government Affairs Officer

Responsible for protocol, diplomatic, and government engagements with strong PNG relationships.