Highlands Pacific makes non-executive director appointment

Highlands Pacific Ltd has appointed Ernie Gangloff as a non-executive director, replacing Bart Philemon, who has retired from the board.
Chairman Ron Douglas said he was delighted that Gangloff had agreed to join Highlands, where he would contribute extensive corporate expertise and PNG experience to the board.
“Ernie brings a broad range of skills that will be invaluable to the Highlands’ board as we enter a new chapter in our corporate development,” he said.
“An accountant by profession, he has extensive experience in finance, risk management, corporate governance and community relations, gained over many years operating at senior levels in the business sector in PNG.
“A director of the Bank of South Pacific, he also is a former finance director of the Kramer Group, the current President of the Institute of National Affairs, and former president of the Business Council of Papua New Guinea.
“He is currently engaged with landowner companies involved with the Lihir gold mine and Simberi gold mine and has worked previously with Ok Tedi, Hidden Valley and Wafi-Golpu projects.
“He will play an important role as chairman of the audit committee for Highlands Pacific.
“Ernie fills a position on the board that has arisen due to the retirement of Bart Philemon, who has made a major contribution to the company since his appointment in 2012.
“As a former Minister for Finance and Treasury in PNG, Bart provided wonderful insight into the political and regulatory environment in the country and his wise counsel helped Highlands to maintain strong relationships and understanding across all levels of government.