Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk‑Tafunai

Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk‑Tafunai is the Deputy Governor (Policy Group) of the Central Bank of Samoa, where she plays a senior leadership role in shaping monetary policy, financial regulation, and economic strategy for the country’s central bank. In this capacity, she has been involved in high‑level policy discussions and regional financial initiatives, including engagements with Asia‑Pacific financial bodies.

Ms. Chan Cheuk‑Tafunai has extensive experience in central banking, having held senior roles within the Central Bank of Samoa’s Financial Markets and Economics divisions before her appointment as Deputy Governor in 2024. She holds advanced degrees in economics and finance from the University of Auckland and has worked across research, analysis, and strategic planning functions in Samoa’s financial sector.