Mr. Kimbe has been appointed and sworn in as chairman of the New Ireland Development Corporation (NIDC) following a recent company restructure by the New Ireland Provincial Executive Council. The move is part of a broader effort by the provincial government to strengthen and expand NIDC’s role in driving economic growth and delivering development priorities across the province.

 

Kimbe takes the helm from Tarkap, who served as acting chairman for the past three months who has now been appointed to Group Managing Director as part of the same restructuring.

 

An experienced manager in the agriculture and economic sector, Kimbe currently serve as Kavieng District Administrator and brings hands-on leadership experience in the Corporate and Government space.

 

Mr. Tarkap presented all the administrative and financial reports to Mr. Kimbe during the program.

 

As chairman, Kimbe will lead the corporation’s board in updating strategic priorities, strengthening partnerships government and private sector stakeholders, and enhancing oversight of ongoing projects.

 

Tarkap’s new role as Group Managing Director will see him manage day-to-day operations and implementing the board’s strategic direction. Together, the new leadership team is expected to accelerate project delivery in key sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, tourism, rental properties and other projects, while improving governance and accountability within the corporation.