Board Member Bios
HILDA PEINA
Hilda Peina is the Co-owner and Director of Rotary Lodge in Lata, Temotu Province, and a strong, inspirational indigenous woman dedicated to uplifting her community. She is widely respected for her passion and commitment to empowering rural women and children through her Raising the Next Generation program, where she continues to create opportunities for growth, learning, and resilience.
She holds a Diploma in Business Administration and Management through Cambridge Distance Learning, which complements her extensive hands-on experience in rural business development. Hilda also worked with World Vision for five years, gaining a wealth of experience in project implementation in remote areas. Her practical knowledge, combined with her deep understanding of community needs, allows her to bridge the gap between grassroots realities and sustainable economic opportunities.
As a Board Member of Greenergy Pacific, Hilda brings a vital rural perspective and actively invests in the organization’s vision of building Climate Smart Villages (CSVs). Her leadership reflects a powerful blend of compassion, strength, and forward-thinking, making her a key advocate for inclusive development and climate resilience in the Solomon Islands.DR. MORGAN WAIRIU
Dr Morgan Wairiu is a Natural Resource and Climate Adaptation Specialist and he is the chairperson of Greenergy Pacific’s Board. He is also currently the Pro-Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University. He was a lead author of the IPCC 1.5 Special Report and Coordinating Lead Author of the Small Islands Chapter of the IPCC Working Group II Sixth Assessment Report. He is currently a Review Editor for the Small Islands Chpter (Chapter 13) of the IPCC Working Group II Seventh Assessment Report. He has over 30 years of work experience in agriculture, forestry, land use and the environment including climate change adaptation and risk resilience in the Pacific region. His research interest is in climate change adaptation and risk resilience. As the Chairperson of Greenergy Pacific, his vast wealth of experience has indeed progressed the organization’s vision and mission.SIRETA LAORE MEABIRU
Sireta Laore Meabiru is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA Australia) with over 12 years of experience in accounting, project management, and internal audit. Having worked across both state-owned enterprise and regional organisation, she brings a wealth of financial expertise and governance insight to the Board. Sireta is committed to strengthening organisational accountability, driving sustainable growth, and supporting strategic decision-making at the highest level.SUELLEN MAINA TEFEROMU
Suellen Maina Teferomu is an experienced legal professional with over 11 years in practice, currently serving at the Solomon Islands Ports Authority as their Legal Counsel. She has built a strong foundation in law with a growing specialization in maritime affairs and security. A distinguished UN Nippon Fellow, Suellen is committed to advancing her expertise in the maritime security domain and the Law of the Sea.
Beyond her professional career, she is an avid reader who values continuous learning and personal growth. Suellen is also a proud mother of two boys, balancing her family life with dedication and professionalism. As Greenergy Pacific’s secretary to the board, her legal expertise and her contributions are highly valued. DR. LUKE FORAU
Dr. Luke Forau is the Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, a role he has held since 2019 and was reappointed for a further six-year term in 2025 in recognition of his outstanding leadership and stewardship of the country’s financial system. With over two decades of service at the Bank, he has played a pivotal role in advancing monetary stability, strengthening financial regulation, and promoting inclusive economic growth across the Solomon Islands.
Dr. Forau holds a PhD in Economics from the University of New South Wales, a Master of International and Development Economics from the Australian National University, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of the South Pacific. He has also served as President and Chairman of the Economic Association of Solomon Islands, contributing significantly to the development of the economics profession in the country.
A respected economist and policy leader, Dr. Forau has led key reforms in digital finance, financial inclusion, and macroeconomic policy, helping build a more resilient and transparent financial sector.
In addition to his national leadership role, he currently serves as a Board Member of Greenergy Pacific, supporting its vision of advancing sustainable development and climate-smart solutions across the Pacific.GLADYS HABU BARTLETT
Gladys Habu Bartlett is Greenergy Pacific’s ambassador. She is a registered pharmacist, and social advocate. She is regionally and internationally recognised for her work on climate change advocacy, where she helped amplify the voices of vulnerable coastal communities in the Pacific after experiencing the loss of her grandparents’ island, Kale Island, to rising sea levels. More recently, Gladys has contributed to the menstrual equity fight, leading the Project Period Tax Reform campaign that successfully removed almost 30% of taxes on period products, making Solomon Islands among the first in the Pacific to completely remove tax on these essential products. Gladys has received regional and commonwealth recognition for her leadership and commitment to improving the lives of communities and women across the Pacific including the Commonwealth Points of Light Award 2021 and the Women Changing the World "Young Woman of Year" Award 2025 for Asia and the Pacific region. Gladys is the founder of the Women’s Professional Network Solomon Islands, and serves as a Director on the Board of the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) from Monash University, Australia, and a Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy, International Practice and Policy (Distinction) from University College London, United Kingdom.