From left, Cathy Agua-Quality Assurance Manager, Jane Wickham-Group Manager People and Performance, Karina Makori-Group Manager Queen Emma Chocolate and Paradise Spices, Jeyshini Devi-Chief Financial Controller, Michael Shields-Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Albertina Luriu-Finance Manager-Reporting, Jessica Kuambu-Trade Marketing Manager, Qunequnder Hayu-Human Resources Manager and Rose Wasku-Finance Manager Operations.

Absent is Josephine Baki-GM Supply Chain.

Papua New Guinea owned Paradise Foods Company believes women are just as equal as men decision makers and currently half the company’s executive team is made up of female employees.

Paradise Foods Company with an 80 percent majority Papua New Guinea shareholding through the Nambawan Super Limited and 20 percent through Comrade Trustee Services has 50 percent of its females on the company’s Executive Leadership team.

And that includes the Chief Financial Officer, Group Manager – People and Performance, Group Manager – Supply Chain, Group Manager – Chocolate (Queen Emma) & Spice. Other Senior Leadership roles include Finance Manager – Reporting and Analysis, Finance Manager – Operations, Trade Marketing Manager, Human Resource Manager and the Quality Assurance Manager.

“With 50 percent of the Executive Leadership team being women in Paradise Foods, they engage as equal partners in the leadership team and contribute to developing and implementing the strategic objectives of the business in their specific areas of expertise leading to the success of the company. “says Michael Shields, CEO.

They are kicking goals for the business!” the Company stated.

And complementing gender equality in the workplace, Paradise Foods Company is as well penetrating the traditionally perceived men jobs.

Currently the men dominated positions held by women at Paradise Foods include Plant Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Production Engineer, Electricians, Production Supervisors, Packaging Supervisors, Process Workers and Machine Operators.

“Paradise is an equal opportunity employer so regardless of gender or any other area of potential difference, and in line with legal compliances, we strive to employ and  promote the right person for the right job based on ability, potential and performance.” Jane Wickham, GM People and Performance.