The Board of Directors of Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) trading as Solomon Ports today announced the appointment of Mr. George Rausi as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Ports, effective immediately.
Mr. Rausi succeeds Mr. Eranda Kotelawala, whose contract concluded on Friday, February 14. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Rausi served as the Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer of Solomon Ports, where he played a key role in overseeing the financial stability and strategic planning of the organization.
Hailing from Hunanawa Village in East AreAre, Malaita Province, Mr. Rausi brings a wealth of experience in the port and maritime industry, having dedicated 30 years to Solomon Ports. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration, also attended numerous Port Management Courses across the Asia Pacific Region , making him a highly skilled finance and management professional. His extensive expertise spans financial management, international port operations, and strategic leadership.
Mr. Rausi’s career progression within Solomon Ports—from Management Accountant to Chief Financial Officer, and later to Deputy CEO—demonstrates his strong leadership capabilities. Over the years, he has worked closely with past CEOs, playing a pivotal role in the organization’s strategic direction and operational success. Additionally, he has been instrumental in fostering and maintaining key relationships with the Board of Directors, government agencies, and customers.
Over the past decade, Mr. Rausi has collaborated with the Board, senior executives, and staff to drive a transformative vision for Solomon Ports. His efforts have resulted in significant growth, improved operational processes, enhanced performance tracking, and the development of new revenue streams, leading to consistent financial success.
His leadership has also contributed to various modernization initiatives within Solomon Ports, including the implementation of advanced port management systems, infrastructure upgrades, and enhanced logistics operations.
Under his guidance, Solomon Ports has continued to strengthen its capacity to handle increasing trade volumes, improve efficiency, and support the economic development of the Solomon Islands.
SIPA board also wishes to acknowledge the outgoing CEO, Mr. Eranda Kotelawala for his excellent performance and sound leadership for successfully managing our Ports for the past eight years. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Kotelawala in his future endeavors and expresses our deep gratitude for his leadership rendered to SIPA.
The Board of Directors looks forward to working closely with Mr. Rausi in his new role as CEO to further strengthen Solomon Ports’ service delivery and continue its contribution to the people of the Solomon Islands. With his deep understanding of the organization’s operations and long-standing commitment to its mission, Mr. Rausi is well-positioned to lead Solomon Ports into its next phase of growth and success.
- Ports Press
