Our Team
The PITA team mainly consist of two groups,
Executive Committee,
This is the executive and governing arm of PITA and comprise of the following officials
- President – elected on three yearly basis
- Vice President – elected on three yearly basis
- Executive Member – elected on three year term. Where it is necessary, two or more Executive Members may be nominated and appointed where there is a non represented region after the elections.
- Manager – Appointed by the PITA Executive Committee and is the full time officer of PITA
Management & Operations
The lean team of PITA consists of the following:
- The PITA Manager, who reports to the PITA Executive Committee, and leads, manages and oversees PITA operations, planning and development, that include meetings and activities, workplan and budget, PITA services, advocacy, external relations and membership
- Admin & Accounts Assistant assist manage the PITA Office, provide general secretariat support (admin), and accounts services
Adhoc Teams or Individuals may be appointed from time to time by the Executive Committee, such as Expert Advisors, Working Group or Ambassadors/Rapporteurs for specific projects or missions
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE PITA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & OFFICERS OF PITA

Mr Phillip Henderson
PITA President
CEO Telecom Cook Islands Ltd t/a Vodafone Cook Is
Cook Islands
Formerly Vice President since 24 June 2020; Elected to President at the PITA 28th AGM, 24 May 2024

Ms Christina Lasaqa
PITA Vice President
CEO Solomon Telekom Company Ltd - Our Telekom
Solomon Islands
Elected Vice President at the PITA 29th AGM, 01 May 2025. Earlier served as PITA Executive Member from PITA 26th AGM, 21 April 2022

Ms Steincia Olter-Hawley
PITA Executive Member
Carrier & International Business Manager, FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC)
Federated States of Micronesia
Elected at the PITA 29 Annual General Meeting, 01 May 2025. Earlier appointed to serve in the Executive Committee as the representative from the Micronesia region on 01 August 2023.

Mr Fred Christopher
Manager
Suva, FIJI
Appointed on 21 November 2001

Ms Deborah Albert
Administration & Accounts Assistant
Suva FIJI
Started with PITA in 2018