Aaron Batten is the Regional Director for ADB’s Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji where he oversees the delivery of ADB’s financing and knowledge solutions in the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Mr Batten has 18 years of international experience, across the South Pacific, South-East Asia, and Africa. He has a background in international economics, fiscal and debt management and infrastructure project management. Mr Batten received a PhD in International Economics from the Australian National University in 2009.

Cris Nunes is a Senior Procurement Specialist based in the World Bank’s office in Sydney. He and his team are responsible for procurement reform dialogue with Pacific Island countries and for the fiduciary oversight of the bank’s investments in this area. Cris has more than 20 years’ experience in public procurement and prior to joining the World Bank, Cris worked as a procurement expert for the Brazilian and Timorese Governments and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Angelia Williams is the Director of Major Projects and Procurement Support Division of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management in the Cook Islands. This role oversee and supports various Government Agencies and Committees who play a vital role in making critical Infrastructure decisions in the Cook Islands. Angelia has a business degree, a Marsters in professional accounting and some accredited financial and project certifications. In addition to this, on a personal level - she leads multiple sports and cultural groups.