Christian Tarkap is a public administrator currently serving as the Group Managing Director. Previously, he served as the Chairman of the New Ireland Development Corporation (NIDC).
Education
- Master’s in Business Administration from the Wuhan University of Technology
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Divine Word University (DWU)
- Bachelor’s Degree of Education from the University of Goroka
- Diploma of Primary School Teaching from the Holy Trinity Teachers College
Key Professional Roles
- Education and Public Service: Began his career as a teacher and principal before becoming the Second Secretary for the New Ireland Provincial Government in 2014.
- Private Sector and Sustainability: Served as VP of Operations and Government Liaison for NIHT Inc., managing regional carbon trade projects.
- Second Secretary to Late Governor Sir Julius Chan (2014-2020)
- Vice President of Operations and Government Liaison Officer for NIHT Inc. (2021-2022)
- Served as NIDC Managing Director (2022-2024)
- NIDC Leadership: Appointed NIDC Chairman in early 2026 to lead New Ireland’s commercial investments and joint ventures.
Current Strategic Initiatives
- Project Revitalization: Spearheading Governor Byron Chan’s “100-day plan” to accelerate delayed provincial developments.
- Commercial Partnerships: Overseeing the completion of the Malagan International Hotel, expanding local fuel logistics, and launching solar energy ventures.
- Economic Support: Implementing a joint-venture partnership with Mama Bank to support localized funding and small-scale agriculture.
