Meet our Board of Directors
Meet the Directors at Tonga Development Bank.
Ms Lorna Aloma Johansson – CHAIR OF THE BOARD
A proprietor and a business consultant who holds a Graduate Bachelor of Commerce (accounting & Management Studies from the University of Auckland , New Zealand. Ms Johansson is a Director of National Retirement Benefit Fund Board, a member of Public Service Tribunal and is the Honorary Consul of Sweden to Tonga. She also holds directorships and executives roles of various organisation in Tonga and is a Co-opted Council Member of University of the South Pacific. Ms Johansson was appointed to the role of director on the 25th of November 2022 and later appointed as Chair of the Board on the 25th of February 2025.
Mr Puluno ‘Ipolito Lasalo- DIRECTOR
He was appointed as director on the 25th February 2025 representing Government of Tonga. He has over 39 years of board and senior management roles in Australia and Tonga. Academically, Mr. Lasalo holds a Master of Laws in Corporate, Commercial and Taxation Law (LLM) from the University of New South Wales, Australia. He holds also a Graduate Diploma and Master of Development Administration from the Australian National University. Lastly, a BA with double majors in accounting and administration from the University of the South Pacific. Professionally, Mr Lasalo holds the highest professional qualifications of Fellow in professional bodies in Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand. These include a Fellow of Institute of Public Accountants (FIPA) from Australia. A Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants (FFA) from United Kingdom. Likewise, a Fellow of Institute of Managers and Leaders (FIML) from Australia and New Zealand. He is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD) from Australia.
Dr Tau’aho ‘Ahokovi – DIRECTOR
The Pro Vice Chancellor for Finance Affairs, Dean of the School of Business Management & Law at Christ’s University in Pacific (CUP), Tonga. He was appointed as director on the 25th February 2025. Dr. ‘Ahokovi holds a PhD in Forensic Accounting from Christ’s University in Pacific, Tonga. He also holds a Master of Commerce (Accounting) and a Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Accounting) from Western Sydney University. He is also an Associate Member of the Australian Society of Accountants (CPA), reflecting his dedication to upholding the highest standards in the field of accounting. Dr ‘Ahokovi’s academic and professional background focuses on financial management, forensic accounting, and governance. He is committed to advancing financial transparency, academic excellence, and leadership development in the Pacific region.
Mr Tevita Tonga – DIRECTOR
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Retirement Benefits Fund Board was the Alternate Director of the Tonga Development Bank since March 2021 and appointed as Director in June 2022, this made him the Director of the Company from June 2022. Mr. Tonga holds a Master of Commerce from The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia and Master of Professional Accounting from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Mr Michael Anthony Bloomfield – DIRECTOR
The Chief Executive Officer of the Retirement Fund Board has been a Director of the Tonga Development Bank since June 2023 replacing colleague Mr. Kaho ‘o Vailahi ‘Ofa who is now RFB’s Alternate Director of the Bank’s Board of Directors. Mr. Bloomfield had held roles with the Government ministries before joining the Retirement Fund Board. He also serves as a Director on the Board of several other companies. Mr. Bloomfield holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Board Secretary
Mrs ‘Emalu’isa Manarangi – Interim SECRETARY
The Board Secretary Mr Hasiloni Fungavai has retired on 31st March 2025. A job he held since 1st May 2017. Ms Emalu’isa Manarangi is currently the Interim Secretary.
