Chris hails from the Kingdom of Tonga and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), a position he has occupied since 2016.
Having previously worked for a number of regional organizations including The Pacific Community (SPC), Pacific Cooperation Foundation (PCF), Pacific Trade & Invest (PT&I) and World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) – Pacific, Chris has extensive experience in tourism and strengthening trade and investment opportunities in the Pacific.
As a proud Pacific Islander, Chris is a passionate advocate of sustainable tourism development in the region.