Executive Director

Dr. Frank Keith Griffin

Prior joining the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat Dr. Griffin has led and represented UPNG and SPREP at national, regional and international meetings. Dr. Griffin have over 20 years' experience of working in government, intergovernmental, and/or international organization. Dr. Griffin also has vast experience in managing, maintain and establishing partnership in work area pertinent to the organizations that he has worked for. Partnership including JICA, AusAID, NZAID, AFD, EU etc. Dr. Griffin leadership approach is about inclusiveness, he works with people and empower them to excel in their positions.

Dr. Griffin holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of York in England; a Master of Science from the Australian National University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Science and Bachelor of Science, both from the University of Papua New Guinea. In the last 20 years, he has expanded his knowledge base and experience to cover terrestrial and marine science, environment, international and regional relations, public policy, public administration and laws and regulations that not only govern organizations but also regional and international frameworks and conventions.