Mel Togolo (PNG Country Manager)
Manager Profile Mr. Togolo has 25 years of experience in senior roles, working for industry and government both at home and abroad. He is also the Vice President of the Business Council of Papua New Guinea. Mr. Togolo has represented industry at the board level, including roles at Westpac-PNG Limited, Highlands Gold Limited and Bougainville Copper Limited, and was also Deputy Chairman of the Investment Promotion Authority of Papua New Guinea. In January of 2004, Mr. Togolo was appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to commerce and industry. Prior to his appointment at Nautilus he worked for ten years as the General Manager of Corporate Affairs at Placer Dome Niugini Limited. “My goal is to try and inform all parties in PNG – namely the Government, Non Government Officials ("NGOs") and the communities – about what we are trying to achieve with this new industry and the potential benefits it will bring to the country.” “I am proud to be part of a team that believes we can create wealth for developing countries in the Southwest Pacific. We never imagined we could be so fortunate to have the chance to be involved in such a new industry that can add to the economy and welfare of PNG.”  Go to Manager Interview                                                                                                                                                                        Photo: Nautilus Minerals Inc.