Our Team

MBf Bank Limited Tonga

We pride ourselves on having a diverse and dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional banking services. Our experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, ensuring personalized support for all your banking needs. Together, we strive to build lasting relationships and foster financial well-being in our community. Meet the individuals who make it all possible!

Creative minds behind our success

Led by integrity and grounded in service, our executive team is dedicated to providing clear, dependable financial guidance for every client.

OUR GROUP HEADS

Anton Rajapakse

Regional General Manager

Anton Rajapakse

Regional General Manager

A visionary financial leader with over 23 years of strategic experience in retail and private banking. Renowned for driving substantial revenue growth and market expansion, he combines entrepreneurial direction with deep expertise in organizational change management, credit risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Having consistently outperformed performance benchmarks—including delivering record-breaking liability growth and earning multiple top contributor awards at Nations Trust Bank PLC—he excels at cultivating high-performing teams built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to client excellence.

Email:antonr@mbfbankltd.to

Sampath Premaratne

Acting General Manager

Sampath Premaratne

Acting General Manager

A seasoned international banker with over two decades of leadership in branch network operations, portfolio growth, and strategic management. Having managed top-tier branches for major institutions including Nations Trust Bank and NDB Bank in Sri Lanka, he currently leads network strategy and branch management as Acting General Manager of Branches at MBF Bank Limited. He brings deep expertise in retail operations, high-net-worth client engagement, and operational compliance.

Email:sampathp@mbfbankltd.to

Pawan Sharma

Global Business Improvement, MBf Holdings

Pawan Sharma

Global Business Improvement, MBf Holdings

A highly accomplished Human Resources and Business Operations leader with 25 years of strategic experience across diverse international markets. Renowned for driving organizational excellence and enterprise-wide transformation, this executive combines deep expertise in full-spectrum HR management, talent development, and SSHEQ (Safety, Security, Health, Environment, and Quality) compliance. Having directed overarching HR strategies and operational frameworks for major corporate groups—including an extensive, high-impact tenure at Carpenters Fiji Group, Fiji Airways, and MBf Holdings—he excels at mitigating legal risks, architecting robust training programs, and cultivating high-performing teams built on strategic capability and a shared commitment to continuous global business improvement.

Email:pawan@carpenters.com.fj

Chamara Sandaruwan

Chief Financial Officer

Chamara Sandaruwan

Chief Financial Officer

Bringing over 10 years of specialized accounting and financial leadership, he manages MBf Bank's budgeting, tax planning, and asset-liability strategy. Dual-qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CA Sri Lanka) and CPA Australia Associate, they bring rich cross-industry experience from major audit, corporate finance, and leasing institutions. He is dedicated to maintaining sound internal controls, precise financial forecasting, and driving sound financial health for the bank.

Email:chamaras@mbfbankltd.to

Amit Kumar

Chief Information & Security Officer

Amit Kumar

Chief Information & Security Officer

An innovative and solutions-focused technology executive with over 15 years of experience in strategic ICT management, uniquely positioned to drive enterprise security and resilience as a Chief Information Security Officer at MBf Bank Limited. Renowned for aligning complex IT infrastructure with overarching business objectives, he combines deep technical expertise—demonstrated across senior roles at Datacom and Viti Consulting Ltd—with strong executive leadership. With a dedicated focus on ICT governance, cloud adoption strategies, and data analytics, he excels at directing cross-functional teams to implement secure, state-of-the-art architectures that mitigate risk, safeguard financial assets, and enable secure digital transformation.

Email:amit.it@carpenters.com.fj

Eugene Yap

Chief Lending Manager

Eugene Yap

Chief Lending Manager

A strategic credit and risk management executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in credit control, debt recovery, and order-to-cash operations across telecommunications and corporate sectors. Skilled in optimising regional financial operations, reducing costs, and driving digital payment transformation. Proven track record in lowering bad debt, streamlining collection channels at U Mobile, and currently leading multi-national credit policies across Asia Pacific and Oceania for MBf Holdings Bhd. Strong in leading cross-border teams, negotiating strategic partnerships, and implementing robust risk controls that protect revenue and enhance operational excellence.

Email:eugene.yap@mbfh.com.my

Niroshan Dissanayake

Manager Banking Operations

Niroshan Dissanayake

Manager Banking Operations

Bringing two decades of proven banking and operational leadership, he directs core banking functions, credit governance, and regulatory compliance at MBf Bank Limited. His international track record includes senior roles in private and privilege banking across Sri Lanka’s top financial institutions—such as HSBC and NDB—alongside senior operational executive experience in Papua New Guinea. He is dedicated to process modernization, proactive risk management, and building high-performing, service-oriented operational teams.

Email:niroshand@mbfbankltd.to

Chamara Dananjaya Kankanamage

Internal Auditor

Chamara Dananjaya Kankanamage

Internal Auditor

A seasoned financial executive and Information Systems Auditor with over 28 years of progressive industry experience. Having managed branch operations, portfolio growth, and audit procedures at premier organizations including PwC and People's Leasing & Finance PLC, he leads MBf Bank’s internal audit function. He specializes in IT risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and strengthening governance controls to support sustainable growth.

Email:Chamara.Dananjaya@mbfbankltd.to

OUR HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Emaleti Naitoko

Head of Local Compliance

Emaleti Naitoko

Head of Local Compliance

Email:emaletin@mbfbankltd.to

Tevita Akoteu

Head of Finance

Tevita Akoteu

Head of Finance

Tevita Akoteu joined the Bank in 2001 as an Accounts Officer and has progressed through a number of key finance roles during his career. He currently serves as the Head of Finance, providing leadership in financial management, strategic planning, and corporate governance while supporting the Bank's long-term growth and success.

Email:tevitaa@mbfbankltd.to

Hengihengi Mo'ungaafi

Head of Credit

Hengihengi Mo'ungaafi

Head of Credit

Hengihengi Taufateau has been a staff of MBf Bank for over 20 years and now serving as Head of Credit possessing a very strong background in lending. Leading credit team to value and support the Bank's goal in Tonga to be a place "where people matter".

Email:hengihengim@mbfbankltd.to

Langi Vailanu

Head of Branch Operation

Langi Vailanu

Head of Branch Operation

Overseeing daily operations, customer service and operational risk management. Langi has extensive experience in banking operations and regulatory reporting, with a focus on operational efficiency and internal controls. He has been with MBf since 2001

Email:langiv@mbfbankltd.to

Ana Lamai Mafi

Head of Recovery

Ana Lamai Mafi

Head of Recovery

Ana Lamai Mafi is the Head of Recovery at MBf Bank. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Business and brings experience in customer service, human resources, administration, and internal audit. She joined the Bank six months ago and now oversees recovery operations and customer repayment arrangements, supporting customers in finding sustainable solutions to meet their financial commitments.

Email:Ana.mafi@mbfbankltd.to

Loisi Tupou

Branch Manager, Vava'u

Loisi Tupou

Branch Manager, Vava'u

Loisi Tupou joined the Bank in 1996 and has dedicated 30 years of service, progressing through a range of operational and leadership roles. She currently serves as Branch Manager and Officer in Charge of the Vava’u Branch, providing strong leadership in branch operations, customer service, and team management while supporting the Bank’s continued growth and success in the region.

Email:loisit@mbfbankltd.to