Jimmy RantesDirector
Head of Department, responsible for overall coordination and management of the programs and staff on daily basis under the Department.
Noel KaloManager - Value Chain Research & Innovations
Responsible for coordinating and managing the Research and Development division.
Lazarus Aising Manager - Investment, Manufacturing Standards, & Creative Industries
Responsible for coordinating and managing the manufacturing division to formulate policies, strategies, undertake baseline studies aimed at creating an environment that is conducive to growth within small and large scale manufacturing industries in Vanuatu.
Keith AntfaloManager - Provincial Industry Development
Responsible to coordinate and supervise the industrial extension services and its officers within the provinces. Identify and or develop industry development priorities for each provinces. Ensures the department’s policies and programs are implemented throughout the provinces. Assist growers, producers in establishment of small-scale processing plants to promote value added products ready for export market.
Ian BaniManager - Market Intelligence & Promotion
Responsible for coordinating and managing the Market Intelligence & Promotion division to develop, establish and maintain marketing and promotion strategies and activities for export to niche markets.
Donald PelamSenior Marketing & Promotion Officer
Responsible for facilitating marketing and promotions programs and activities at the regional level for Vanuatu’s goods and services.
Flaviana RorySenior Industry Officer- Exports & Imports
Responsible to provide technical advice specifically on duty exemptions, and import and export relations.
John Seule MaelSenior Industry Standard & Compliance Officer
Provides technical advice specifically on standards and compliance relations.
Margaret AlileeSenior Creative Industry Development Officer
Responsible for coordinating creative industries including Handicraft Business Development programmes.
Donalyne Naviti Senior R&D Officer – Cosmetics
Responsible to coordinate all industry development programs and projects specifically relating to cosmetics, essential oils, flavours, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical products.
Clenes LingtamatSenior R&D Officer - Applied Industrial Technology
Responsible To provide technical expertise and undertake appropriate research aimed at transforming primary industry produce into marketable value added products using appropriate methods and technologies.
Betsy CharlieSenior R&D Officer - Food & Beverages
Responsible to coordinate all industry development programs and projects specifically relating to Food, beverages, red meat, and sea food products.
Karina Iavronlan NgwangoResearch & Product Development Officer - Food & Beverage Products
Responsible for product development for Food and beverage products.
Judy R JohnMarketing & Promotions Officer
Responsible for coordinating the marketing programs. Also, to identify potential products for export and undertake promotional activities on these products regionally. Coordinate with in line agencies the design, development of a Vanuatu brand and its certification as may be directed by the Principal Marketing and Promotion Officer.
David JohnTrade Development & Promotions Officer
Responsible assist Senior Domestic Market Officer in relation to any trade development and promotions activities.
Mary AndrewIndustry Development Officer- Sanma
Based in Sanma Province Headquarter, Santo Island to assist small-scale and cottage industries in Sanma province to promote value addition, mostly in handicraft and agricultural sectors.
Benjamin VeremaitoIndustry Development Officer- Malampa
Based in Malampa Province, Malekula Island to assist small-scale and cottage industries in Malampa province to promote value addition, mostly in handicraft and agricultural sectors.
Cecil ArumwelebiteIndustry Development Officer- Penama
Based in Penama Province headquarter, Ambae. Assist small-scale and cottage industries in Penama province mostly in handicraft and agriculture sector in promoting value addition.
Xavier NakoIndustry Development Officer- Tafea
Based in Tanna. Assist growers, producers in Tafea province in establishment of small-scale processing plants to promote value added products ready for export market. Facilitate inter-island trading of local commodities to outlet markets in urban centers.
John Smith SimeonCreative Industry Officer
Responsible to provide assistance to Senior Creative Industry Officer.
Andrew BahaDriver/Messenger/Information Officer
Assist in driving services to all departmental officers during official hours, assist the administration section to deliver all mails as well as assist in messenger duties within the Department and the Ministry.
Malika MaltausCleaner/Admin Support Officer
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the office and support officer for Administration section.
