Sitiveni Tawakevou Joins Welchman Keen as Business Development and Partnerships Lead for the Pacific Islands

As Welchman Keen expands its work across the Pacific, the firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Sitiveni Tawakevou as Business Development and Partnerships Lead for the Pacific Islands.

Sitiveni brings more than 20 years of experience across telecommunications, technology, digital communications and stakeholder engagement, with a strong track record of delivering complex initiatives that bring together governments, private sector companies, development partners and regional organisations.

Prior to joining Welchman Keen, Sitiveni served as Chief Information Technology Officer of the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC), where he led information systems, digital communications and reporting functions supporting 17 National Olympic Committees across the Pacific. He also held senior leadership roles as Acting Chief Communications Officer and Acting Chief Administrative Officer, providing strategic oversight across organisationaloperations and stakeholder engagement.

A leader in managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder programmes, Sitiveni was appointed Shared Services Lead for Pacific delegations at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In these roles, he coordinated critical technology, logistics and operational functions, working closely with governments, vendors, venues and international partners to ensure successful participation by Pacific teams.

Earlier in his career, Sitiveni held leadership positions with Telecom Fiji, Connect Internet Services and Vodafone Fiji, building expertise in customer engagement, business operations, partnerships and technology-enabled service delivery.

At Welchman Keen, Sitiveni will support clients across the Pacific by fostering strategic partnerships, strengthening stakeholder engagement and advancing initiatives that expand connectivity, digital inclusion and sustainable development opportunities throughout the region.

Sitiveni holds an Executive Master's in Sports Management from the University of Ottawa and a Diploma in Business (Frontline Management) from the Fiji Institute of Technology.