A daughter of Visama, Mausori has been appointed to one of Fiji’s key economic leadership roles, with the Public Service Commission announcing Dr Radika Kumar as the new Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Business Development.
The Public Service Commission, with the agreement of the Prime Minister, confirmed the appointment, describing Dr Kumar as a highly qualified economist with extensive national and international experience.
PSC Chairman Luke Rokovada said Dr Kumar brings more than 18 years of leadership experience across policy development, economic analysis and evidence-based decision-making.
Dr Kumar holds a PhD in Economics, a Master of Economics and undergraduate qualifications in accounting, financial management and economics, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of the South Pacific.
Her qualifications also include an MBA, a Master’s degree in Big Data and Business Intelligence, and a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Oxford.
Dr Kumar began her career with the Government of Fiji and later represented the country internationally as Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation in Geneva.
She has also served with the Commonwealth Secretariat in London since 2019 in senior advisory roles.
In accepting the appointment, Dr Kumar said returning home to serve Fiji was deeply meaningful.
“I am deeply honoured and humbled to return home to serve Fiji. My focus will be on building a resilient and globally connected economy where MSMEs thrive, digital innovation drives growth, and all communities benefit from opportunity,” she said.
Dr Kumar will assume office on 4 May 2026, replacing Shaheen Ali.
