With Tourism Fiji’s current CEO, Matt Stoeckel, finishing his contract with the organisation on 21 December 2020, the tourism organisation is implementing transition arrangements while a thorough and transparent recruitment process is well underway for a new CEO.
PwC is working with Tourism Fiji to source the replacement CEO, an appointment which will be based strictly on merit. In the interim, Tourism Fiji’s Board of Directors have appointed Robert Thompson (Regional Manager, Australia) to the role of Acting CEO to commence from 22 December 2020 until the CEO position is filled on a permanent basis.
“The CEO of Tourism Fiji is a very senior role that will set the direction for how Fiji is promoted within each of its international markets,” said Tourism Fiji Chairman, Andre Viljoen. “Working with a highly supportive team and tourism industry, we are looking for a new CEO that can hit the ground running and navigate the organisation through the current disruption caused by COVID19, as well as the recovery once border restrictions ease up. A passion for tourism is essential along with excellent leadership and communication skills and experience, as well as the ability to work effectively and pragmatically with all level of stakeholders.”
Robert Thompson has worked with Tourism Fiji for 12 months, having previously held senior destination marketing roles with Tahiti Tourisme for 18 Years. He has temporarily relocated to Tourism Fiji’s head office in Nadi, where he is undergoing a thorough transition process with the outgoing CEO, ahead of taking on this responsibility.
The responsibilities for the management of the Australia Office during this transition period will be undertaken by Jason Sacriz, who will commence in the position of Acting Regional Manager, Australia from 22 December 2020 for the period that Robert is seconded to the head office as Acting CEO.
IMAGE: Robert Thompson Acting CEO Tourism Fiji
