David Kelso MBE FAICD
Chairman

David is the non-executive chairman of the company, he is a highly experienced and accredited finance executive with 35 years of PNG experience. He is recently retired as the CEO/ MD of Moni Plus and has served on Boards of a number of PNG’s licensed financial institutions. He has exposure in a number of PNG’s economic sectors and provides the company direction in strategy, financing and corporate governance. David has experience in most PNG provinces and is cognisant to the various business challenges and difficulties in regional and remote locations. He a director of a number of private sector organisations in his semi-retirement. David was awarded a MBE in the 2016 Queen’s birthday decoration for his services to the PNG financial sector and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Jon Pittar
Managing Director

Jon Pittar is the founder and managing director of Solar Solutions Ltd., overseeing all areas of operations and sales through our Port Moresby and Lae offices. Jon has an impressive 30 years of management and business experience in PNG, including senior roles such as General Manager PNG at Colgate Palmolive, Regional Operations Manager at South Pacific Brewery, a Director of the Manufacturers Council of PNG and the Chair of the Board of Directors at Pure Water. Being well known in the PNG business community for his high ethical standards, Jon is skilled in marketing management, negotiation, business planning, operations management, and analytical skills. Jon is passionate about PNG its future, and believes in the impact that the Solar Solutions product range can have on economic and sustainable development.

Chandan Makan
Financial Controller

Chandan is responsible for helping manage all financial and accounting matters. Her qualifications include Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing (1995) Diploma of Commerce – Accountancy (1996). Professional Qualifications include Chartered Accountant of CA ANZ (since 2004). After being based in Port Moresby with her family for the past 5 ½ years, Chandan continues to support the business remotely from New Zealand.

Lazarus Kenni
Consultant Business Development Manager
Lazz is a passionate Papua New Guinean and an important consultant Business Developer for Solar Solutions. He continuously finds solutions to strengthen our partnership with clients and stakeholders and improve the growth of the company into new areas.
Hobert Asari
Sustainable Development Team Leader

Hobert is a team leader for the Sustainable Development team who work on partnership and projects, knowledge and innovations mostly with development sector stakeholders to enable Sustainable Development in the areas of Energy, Water & Sanitation , Education and Clean Cooking through a broad variety of livelihoods improvement technologies and solutions, this solutions are to ensure "No one is left behind in PNG". Hobert has a Bachelor from the University of Papua New Guinea in Sustainable Development. Hobert also helps our team when needed and takes care of the Website and Channels, and in spare times loves being with family, friends and doing volunteer activities.

Charity Sap
Sustainable Development Officer
Charity started as an intern and is now a full time sustainable development officer at Solar Solutions PNG. She attained her bachelor’s degree in Science at UPNG. As a young Papua New Guinean, she is passionate about being an advocate to promote & educate the nation about the importance of sustainable development through solar energy in PNG. While working on her Honors Degree, she worked as a part-time tutor at the University of Papua New Guinea & attended a meteorologist cadetship program with PNG National Weather Service. During her spare time, you’ll find her watching Japanese anime, or learning Engan native language from her grandma.
Andrea Dadavana
Sustainable Development Officer
Graduated with a degree in Environmental Health from Divine Word University. She is passionate about gender equity, improving access to portable water and better sanitation in rural & peri urban areas, islands and coastal conservation. Andrea also enjoys spending time with family, friends and pets.
Domitilla Warap
Sustainable Development Officer
Dimitilla joined SS as an intern and is now a full time member who supports the Sustainable Development team in projects and partnerships. She is a science graduate majoring in Environmental Science and Geography from UPNG. She is passionate about conserving, managing and protecting the environment and supporting the fight against climate change. She has experience working as a trainee with CEPA under the Environmental Impact Assessment Branch assisting with responding to client’s correspondences and filing. In her spare time she enjoys being around family and loved ones.
Angela Morove
Sales Manager

Angela has five years of experience working as a corporate sales executive and 4 years of experience working in customer relations for large corporation within PNG. Charismatic and energetic, Angela is constantly on the lookout for new opportunities. She is always willing to lend a hand wherever needed be it in the warehouse loading stock, installing a new fan or presenting to a new client. In her spare time Angela enjoys playing soccer and taking her two sons to the beach.

Inive Ume
Port Moresby Branch Manager
Inive is the Current Branch Manager for Solar Solutions Port Moresby Branch. He has more than 15 years experience in the Hardware Industry, 8 years of which where managerial roles. He also has 5 years experience in construction and building. Inive has used this skills to tirelessly develop and manage SOP's for our warehouse and shop which has improved our companies growth.
Prisca Maniwavie
Accounts

Prisca has 10 years of experience working in Accounts and has been with Solar Solutions for 3 years. Prisca works closely with the Financial Controller and Managing Director to maintain accounts using online system, Xero. A mother to two girls, Prisca enjoys spending time fishing and swimming in the river by her house.

Potha Kwangut
Retail Sales Assistant

Potha is one of the longest serving staff on our team. She assists the branch manager in maintaining our new retail outlet in Lae Morobe Province.

Napoleon Sion
Technical Officer

Napoleon works in our Port Moresby Branch as a Technical officer who also helps to manage stock and install indoor and outdoor solar lighting for our clients. He is our expert in after service maintenance, technical support and warehouse management. Napoleon is a smart and hard worker who continuously takes on challenges with minimal supervision .