Our Management Team
Hasmukh joined the Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) in 1976 as a graduate Electrical Engineer and has served in numerous senior engineering and senior management positions covering technical, field and system operational aspects of electricity networks.
Hasmukh left EFL at the end of 2005 as General Manager Network and became the Joint Managing Director of Kasabias Limited from January 2006 to July 2008 before being recalled to the helm of EFL in August 2008, and ever since has been in this role.
Hasmukh has a First Class Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India and a Graduate Certificate in Management from Monash in Australia.
Hasmukh is a Chartered Electrical Engineer and a Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers, UK and Australia to name a few.
Bobby started his career in EFL from 2002 as a Senior Accountant. He was promoted to the position of Chief Finance Officer in 2010 and then to Chief Operating Officer in February 2023. Prior to joining EFL, Bobby worked in the private sector for almost 8 years, in the retail and manufacturing sectors.
Bobby is a Chartered Accountant by profession and is a Member of the Fiji Institute of Accountants. Bobby holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting, Finance & Economics, along with a Masters in Business Administration, from the University of the South Pacific. Bobby currently serves as a Board member of the Reserve Bank of Fiji and is also a member of the Audit & Finance Sub Committee of Energy Fiji Limited. He is a former Board member of the Fiji Rugby Union and was the Chairman of the Audit, Finance & HR Sub Committee of FRU. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Epeli has over 20 years of experience in the Energy Sector, of which 12 years were spent serving in EFL in the Generation Strategic Business Area as a Mechanical Engineer and Manager Thermal Generation. Epeli also has experience with the Ministry of Works as a Services Engineer, and served in the Gas Industry as Project Engineer at BP South West Pacific and as the National Operations Manager at Fiji Gas Pte Ltd.
Epeli possesses a Master in Business Administration from the University of the South Pacific, a Master of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Melbourne., and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honors) from Monash University in Melbourne.
Epeli is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Krishneel joined EFL in 2009 and has served in engineering and middle-management roles before taking up the role of General Manager Special Projects in October 2021. In his current role, he oversees the Special Projects SBU and formulation and execution of major projects within EFL to meet EFL’s long term strategic objectives.
Krishneel’s background is in engineering and project management, in the power sector, mostly in electricity transmission and distribution networks. He has worked in the design and development of transmission and distribution networks and in lifecycle management of power system secondary assets.
Krishneel holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand and is a Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, USA.
Naomi joined EFL in July 2001 as the first female Graduate Electrical Engineer and has risen the ranks over the years, serving in various roles within the organization’s Strategic Business Areas, ranging from key Engineering Operations – in the field of Network (Transmission & Distribution), Network Design, Standards & System Planning, to Corporate Services – managing the organization’s Fleet, Property & Administration activities, and Customer Services – managing the Regulatory function of EFL, in compliance with the Electricity Act & Subsidiary Regulations.
Naomi has attained, over the years, a Master in Business Administration from the University of the South Pacific, a Master of Engineering Studies from Auckland University of Technology, a Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical & Electronic (Honors) degree from James Cook University of North Queensland, and most recently, a Certificate IV in Resilience (Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction) from the University of the South Pacific in April 2024.
Naomi is a member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and an advocate and member of Women in Engineering and Women in Energy affiliated with IEEE & USEA.
Jitendra joined the Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) in 1992 as a graduate Electrical Engineer and has served as a senior engineer in the construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance of the power distribution network.
Jitendra holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Auckland (NZ).
Jitendra is a member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (USA).
Naveen joined the Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) on 25th June 2018 as its General Manager Human Resources. Naveen is the former General Manager Human Resources of Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) and served from 1st August 2012 – 5th May 2017. Prior to joining EFL, Naveen, was employed by the Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort, as its Director of Human Resources.
Naveen’s accomplished management career reflects 26 years’ experience in operational leadership, human resources management, quality management, and organizational development in highly centralized and decentralized organizations with extensive experience and consummate achievements building multiple best-in-class organizations.
Naveen is recipient of both local and international awards in quality management, human resources management and learning and development. Naveen’s very recent achievement has been the Inaugural Human Resources Executive of the Year Award at the Fiji Human Resources Awards Night 2018. His other major awards have been:
- Outstanding Quality Circles Manager Award in 2008 at TPAF’s 14th National Convention on Quality.
- Winner of the Pride of HR Profession Award at the World HRD Congress, Mumbai, India 12 February 2010.
- Human Resources Gold Practitioner Award 2011 at the Fiji Human Resources Institute (FHRI) Convention on 5 November 2011.
- Outstanding Alumni Award 2015, Fiji National University, for the Class of 2001
Naveen has a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia, an Advance Diploma in Quality Management for Business Excellence from Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji (TPAF), Certificate IV in Business Excellence Evaluation, Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji and SAI Global Assurance, Australia, Certified Safety Auditor Occupational Health & Safety, Training & Productivity Authority Of Fiji & National Safety Council Of Australia and Registered Training Officer, National Training & Productivity Centre (NTPC).
Naveen is a Certified Professional Member – Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and a Member – Fiji Human Resources Institute (FHRI).
Annabel Ducia first joined the Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) in January 2005 as a Workforce & Training Coordinator.
She left EFL in January, 2010 to take up the position of National Manager Customer Services at Telecom Fiji Limited (TFL).
With her vast experience in the communications and the energy sector, and having served in a number of Senior Management positions at EFL & TFL in the areas of Customer Services & Account Management Annabel rejoined EFL as General Manager Customer Services and became part of the Executive Management Group in February 2013.
Annabel has to her credit a Masters in Management from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, a Graduate Certificate in Work Place Development from Monash, Melbourne, Australia and a Graduate Higher Technician Certificate in Telecommunications from the Telecommunications Training Centre, Suva, Fiji.
Umesh joined the EFL in January 2016. He has worked in various roles in private sector and government organisations in Fiji and abroad and has over 20 years’ experience in the Information and Communications Technology industry. Prior to joining the EFL, he held an executive management position at the Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority from 2005 to 2015.
Umesh pursued his studies in Bachelor of Arts in Computing Studies at the University of Canberra followed by a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Southern Queensland. He also holds an ITIL Foundation certification in IT Service Management.
