The Governing Council of IBS College of TVET is comprised of distinguished professionals from various sectors who bring a wealth of expertise to guide and oversee the institution’s strategic direction. Each member contributes unique skills and experiences that combine to promote strong governance and excellence in education.
Council Members
Samantha Teno – Non-Executive Member
- Current Position: Senior Legal Officer, National Capital District Commission
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Master of Business Administration (UPNG)
- Experience:5 years at Leahy Lewin Lowing Sullivan Lawyers; 3 years at the National Capital District Commission
Pathiban Rathinasamy – Non-Executive Member
- Current Position: Senior Project Accountant, World Bank-NCDC Project
- Qualifications: D., M.Phil., M.Com, B.Com, CPA PNG, CIPFA
- Experience: Project Accountant at World Bank Project (Current); Finance Controller at; WPNG Ltd (10 years); Project Accountant at ADB and JAICA (2 years each); Senior Lecturer at IBS (5 years); Lecturer at S N R Sons College (3 years)
Neil Bruno – Non-Executive Member
- Current Position: Head of National Fleet & Security Operations, Telikom PNG Ltd
- Qualifications: A. in Business Management and HR, Diploma in Business Management, Certificate in Accounting
- Experience: National Transport Manager at Telikom PNG Ltd (10 years); Operational Manager at BANG 36 Security (1 year); Admin Executive at SP Brewery Ltd (16 years)
Paralu Kwarara – Non-Executive Member
- Current Position: TSSP Strategic Advisor, Department of Transport PNG
- Qualifications: Master’s in Infrastructure Management, Bachelor’s in Architecture (Merit), Diploma in Architecture
- Experience: TSSP Strategic Advisor at Department of Transport PNG (2 years); Corporate Services Manager at NiuSky Pacific Limited (2 years); Senior Program Officer at AusAID (4 years); Property and Logistics Manager at RDB (2 years)
Sagara Wijeratne – Executive Member
- Current Position: Head of IBS College of TVET
- Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (FCA), B.Sc. in Accountancy and Finance Management, M.Sc. in Applied Finance; Associate member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (ASCMA); Senior Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (SAT); Certified Accountant with ACCA
- Experience: Over 18 years in commercial sectors including education, trading, manufacturing, finance, confectionery, freight forwarding, and hospitality
Vipin Vincent – Executive Member
- Current Position: Senior Lecturer and Academic Coordinator, IBS College of TVET
- Qualifications: Master’s in Business Administration
- Experience: Academic Coordinator at IBS College of TVET, Do Bosco (10.5 years)
Mombruai Minambi – Executive Member
- Current Position: Campus Coordinator, IBS College of TVET
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts, Divine Word University
- Experience:5 years at World Vision
Commitment
The Governing Council is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of governance and excellence. The collective wisdom and experience of the council members are instrumental in helping IBS College of TVET achieve its objective of world-class educational and training outcomes.