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BSP, Tadrai fill top posts

Elenoa Baselala And Repeka Nasiko
Saturday, May 05, 2012

Tadrai Island Resort

TADRAI Island Resort Fiji has appointed former Sonaisali Island Resort manager Tim Burton as its new resort manager.

Mr Burton joined Tadrai Island Resort in January.

"Tim brings to Tadrai a strong customer service focused background, with 11 years experience in hotel management in Perth, Western Australia, where he worked for Intercontinental Burswood, Novotel Vines Resort and Rendezvous Observatory City Hotel," the resort said in a statement.

Mr Burton says he is looking forward to working in Fiji's newest luxury property.

"I look forward to making each guests stay a dream come true and tailoring that experience to the individual," Mr Burton said.

Tadrai Island Resort's general manager, Aaron McGrath believes it is Tim's people skills that makes him the perfect candidate for the role.

"I am delighted to be welcoming Tim to Tadrai as resort manager. His wide range of knowledge and experience will ensure that our guests do get that dream experience during their stay with us. Tim is very people orientated with a high level of attention to detail – the perfect combination for managing a successful resort."

Earlier this year, Tadrai Island Resort was voted among the Holidays for Couples Top 25 Romance List.

BSP Life

BSP Life has appointed Glenis Yee as its general manager Legal and Compliance.

Ms Yee was previously an associate with Munro Leys for five years. Prior to that she worked at Fiji's Capital Markets Development Authority, now the Reserve Bank of Fiji's Capital Markets Unit, and in a Sydney-based law firm.

She attained her LLB (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting major) and Masters of Law degree from Bond University, Queensland, Australia.

She also holds a graduate diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

Her experience includes contract advisory, commercial law, company law, capital markets, property law, intellectual property, insurance law, regulation and compliance and providing advice for large multi-national clients including international financiers.

"I am pleased that we have been able to secure the services of a very well qualified professional with extensive business experience," managing director of BSP Life, Malakai Naiyaga said.

"The general manager Legal & Compliance position is a critical appointment for us as we take our business forward. BSP Life is privileged to have Glenis on board and we welcome her to our team.

"Ms Yee's appointment complements the team of experienced executives at BSP Life. BSP Life's board also comprises experienced Life and Health insurance experts ensuring policyholder funds are well managed to deliver consistent returns," he said.