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Board of Directors

The KCCI Board of Directors provides governance and strategic direction for the Chamber, representing the private sector across Kiribati.

Meet the Board

Kautoa Tonganibeia

President

Kauota has championed private-sector growth in Kiribati for over 15 years and runs a leading import and distribution business in Betio.

Ruta Tekanene

Deputy Chair

Ruta owns one of South Tarawa’s largest retail groups and advocates for fair trading conditions for local wholesalers.

Tioti Teanako

Director

Tioti operates eco-tourism ventures on Tarawa and promotes sustainable tourism development across the islands.

Nickolas Jong

Director

Nick is a small-business mentor who champions the interests of micro and small enterprises across Kiribati.

Karea Baireti

Director

Karea manages inter-island shipping services and advises the Chamber on freight and logistics policy.

Kanaan Ngutu

Director

Kautu brings two decades of banking experience and guides the Chamber’s financial-inclusion initiatives.

Ariane Takeieta

Director

Arawaia founded a women-led handicraft export collective and champions women’s entrepreneurship in Kiribati.