Mr Filimone Waqabaca – Chief Executive Officer
Mr Waqabaca holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Management from the University of the South Pacific and a Master’s in International Banking & Financial Studies from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom. With over 35 years of experience, he has held senior executive roles at the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, International Monetary Fund, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His career highlights include serving as Fiji’s High Commissioner to New Zealand and Ambassador to Japan. He has also chaired and served on numerous national boards across finance, energy, taxation, and public service.
Mr. Bimal Sudhakar – Chief Operating Officer
Bimal Sudhakar brings over 20 years of leadership experience in commercial and development banking services, with a proven track record in driving operational excellence, risk transformation, and customer-centric strategies. He holds a Diploma in Business Administration and Management. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration with the University of the South Pacific. Bimal believes in building resilient banking ecosystems through innovation, transparency, and inclusive growth and is a stern believer in work life balance.
Ms. Titilia Vakaoca Kamil – Chief Risk Officer
Titilia leads the Bank’s eleven branches’ Relationship and Sales teams through the Regional Managers across Fiji. Prior to being appointed to the role in 2022, she was the Manager Relationship & Sales in Suva. She has 30 years of development banking experience, with a focus on relationship banking and sales. Titilia’s focus is on building sustainable growth and acquisition of a reputable customer base in a crowded and competitive market. Her position is critical in enabling her team to make informed decisions that will contribute to an increase in the Bank’s loan portfolio, in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders.
Mr. Saiyad Hussain – Chief Financial Officer
Saiyad Hussain has over 25 years of diverse leadership experience in financial management, corporate governance, and strategic planning. A Chartered Accountant and a dynamic leader, known for building teams, driving organizational change, and enhancing financial performance. Adept at handling complex financial decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and Financial Management and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and Financial Management, Economics and Public Administration and Management from the University of the South Pacific.
Mr. Ramesh Chand – Acting Chief Relationship & Sales Officer
Ramesh Chand is an accomplished banking professional with over three decades of experience in the financial services sector. He currently serves as Acting Chief Relationship & Sales Officer at the Fiji Development Bank (FDB), a role he has held since February 2026. Ramesh began his career with FDB in 1990 and has since held a wide range of leadership positions across the organisation, including Regional Manager for the North, West, and Central/Eastern regions, Manager Asset Management, and Manager Relationship & Sales Corporate. He also served as General Manager Lending at the Housing Authority of Fiji.
He holds a Diploma in Tropical Agriculture from the Fiji College of Agriculture, a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Financial Management and Public Administration from The University of the South Pacific, and a Certificate of Masters in Banking from the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington, USA. Ramesh has further strengthened his leadership capabilities through international executive training, including the General Management Program for Senior Executives at the Administrative Staff College of India and participation in regional housing forums.
Recognised for his strong leadership and commitment to excellence, Ramesh was awarded the FDB Outstanding Leadership Award in 2025. He is an active member of the Fiji Institute of Bankers and has contributed to professional and community organisations, including serving as Treasurer of Bowls Fiji and Vice President of the Suva Bowling Club.