Leadership Fiji

PRESS RELEASE: RB PATEL GROUP LIMITED RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADERSHIP

Leadership Fiji (LF) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with RB Patel Group Limited.

As Leadership Fiji celebrates 25 years of impact this year, the renewed partnership reflects RB Patel Group Limited’s continued support towards strengthening leadership development in Fiji and investing in the growth of future leaders. As one of Fiji’s well-established business groups, RB Patel Group Limited’s support highlights the important role that the private sector continues to play in developing leaders who can contribute meaningfully to their organizations, communities, and the nation.

RB Patel Group Limited is a publicly listed company on the South Pacific Stock Exchange with a diversified business portfolio, who were also the first local supermarket chain to sign on as a partner of Leadership Fiji, marking an important milestone in LF’s partnership journey.

Sharyne Fong, Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Fiji, acknowledged the renewed partnership, saying, “Our renewed partnership with RB Patel Group Limited is a testament to their enduring belief in the power of leadership development and their commitment to investing in Fiji’s future and helping us expand our reach and strengthen our impact. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary this year, RB Patel Group Limited’s continued support reflects the vital contribution of the private sector in shaping leaders who are equipped to drive meaningful change across our communities and nation.”

RB Patel Group Limited also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting leadership development in Fiji, noting the importance of preparing current and future leaders to contribute across all sectors of society.

Jignesh Chauhan, Group General Manager, RB Patel Group Limited, stated, “At RB Patel Group Limited, we recognize that strong leadership is fundamental to building successful organizations and thriving communities. Our continued partnership with Leadership Fiji reflects our commitment to developing current and future leaders who will contribute positively to Fiji’s economic and social progress. We are proud to support an organization that has played a significant role in shaping leadership excellence in Fiji over the past 25 years, and we look forward to continuing this important journey together.”

As Leadership Fiji looks ahead, the renewed partnership with RB Patel Group Limited reinforces a shared commitment to building strong, values-driven leaders who are equipped to serve, lead, and contribute to Fiji’s social and economic progress.

📸Photo (L-R): Deepak Rathod, Chief Operating Officer, RB Patel Group Limited; Sanket Patel, Accountant, RB Patel Group Limited; Sharyne Fong, Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Fiji; Mira Chipongian, Program Coordinator, Leadership Fiji.

25th Anniversary Reflections!

Read The Fiji Times every Saturday. Here is their coverage of our Leaders Lounge event "Entrepreneurial Insights" featuring our Alumni and Fellows as speakers:

Liz Maki (LF2009) - Director of Liz Fitness

Yaco Tabaiwalu (LF2021) - Co-Owner and Managing Director of Ah Sam and Tabaiwalu Pte Ltd, Hilltop Beer Garden; Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis at Lyndhurst

Vera Chute (ELP2024) - Managing Director of Value City (SP) Pte Ltd

Resi­li­ence – real cur­rency of busi­ness | The Fiji Times IN busi­ness, suc­cess is often por­trayed as the product of innov­a­tion, cap­ital and oppor­tun­ity. Yet for many Fijian entre­pren­eurs, sur­vival itself can be the greatest achieve­ment. Stor­ies shared at Lead­er­ship Fiji’s fth Lead­ers Lounge...

25 years of shaping leaders for Fiji, and today we honour the voices that carried us through even the quietest seasons.

During our 20th anniversary, COVID-19 meant no big gatherings, no fanfare and no stage lights. But our Alumni still showed up with heart. They shared reflections that captured the essence of Leadership Fiji: growth, courage, connection and service.

Many of these Alumni have since moved on to new opportunities and new callings.

Isn’t it powerful that we captured their reflections back then? Here is a snapshot of who they were at the time, and their reflections of the impact that Leadership Fiji had on them.

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we bring their words back to the fore. Their journeys continue, and so does ours.

Stay tuned as we share our Alumni stories and reflections throughout the year.

Our Leadership Fiji 2026 Mid-Year Retreat has come to a close.

Our 2-Day retreat may have ended but the conversations, reflections, and challenges will stay with our participants long after we leave.

From thinking about their personal visions, to pushing through critical thinking exercises and team dynamics, our LF2026 showed up with courage, curiosity, and commitment.

Vinaka vakalevu to everyone who made this retreat meaningful. Thank you as well to the The Pearl South Pacific Resort, Fiji for accommodating us.

The first day of our Leadership Fiji 2026 Mid-Year Retreat came to a close yesterday, and what an inspiring day it had been.

Participants challenged themselves on their purpose, their personal visions and their projects.
From deep reflections to team activities, our participants are making the most of this experience.

We concluded the day with a critical reading exercise that got the cohort pushing outside their thought boundaries.
We’re ready for more today!

Good morning from our Leadership Fiji 2026 Mid-Year Retreat!

The room is set, the participants are excited , and our program is beginning soon!

Stay along with us on the LF2026 Mid Year Retreat

Leadership Fiji 2026 Advocacy Challenge: Team Taura Tale – Honouring and Protecting Our Elders

Today, on 15 June 2026, Team Taura Tale joins communities across Fiji and around the world in recognising World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

This Advocacy Challenge reflects our commitment to strengthening the protection, dignity, and wellbeing of our elders.

In the lead up, the team supported an awareness session at KPMG Fiji in Suva on 9 June 2026, with colleagues from Garden City and Nadi joining virtually. The session, delivered by the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection, created space for learning and reflection on the realities of elder abuse.

Today, we stand with the Ministry and the community at Vugalei Settlement in Lami, where elders were invited to a celebration recognising their contribution and legacy. Chief Guests Kaminieli Tausere and Kini Tabuavou joined to mark the occasion.

As part of the programme, Dr Matavesi Telawa of Team Taura Tale, shared insights on eye health. The team also provided refreshments and gifts to elders and their carers as a small gesture of care and appreciation.

Elder abuse is often unseen, yet deeply felt. It requires awareness, empathy, and action from all of us.

As leaders, advocacy is reflected in how we show up, how we listen, and how we protect the dignity of others.

Together, we honour our elders. Together, we take a stand.