Credit Corporation appoints Robinson as chief executive

Business

DANNY Robinson has been appointed the chief executive officer of Credit Corporation PNG.
He has been the interim CEO since February when Peter Aitsi resigned.
Robinson has been with Credit Corporation since last May and was previously the group’s chief operating officer.
Prior to joining Credit Corporation, Robinson was executive general manager of banking at Kina Bank.
His career also included senior executive roles with Suncorp and the Commonwealth Bank.
Credit Corporation chairman Richard Sinamoi said: “Danny has proven himself since taking over as interim CEO in February. Thanks to his efforts, it was a smooth and effective transition to new leadership despite the challenging environment we have faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“He has led the business through this difficult period with great determination.”
Robinson said he was proud to be appointed CEO of Credit Corporation.
“Credit Corporation has been a PNG success story for more than 40 years. The original company was created by passionate individuals who wanted to ensure its customers got a better deal when it came to their financial needs,” he said.
Meanwhile, Anneka Linge has been appointed the group’s general counsel and company secretary.
Linge has an extensive background in corporate secretarial and corporate governance in a number of industries including financial services, legal services and mining over more than 20 years.
Prior to joining Credit Corporation, she was legal counsel and company secretary at Paradise Company Limited.
Sinamoi said: “Her significant experience advising boards and executive teams will be important for Credit Corporation as the group transitions through the current challenging period and moves to our next exciting phase as a company.”