TOWER chief executive officer Paul Johnston and the company’s newly appointed chief people officer Carly Orr are in Suva this week as part of a visit focused on connecting with staff and stakeholders.
In a statement, Tower said the visit reinforces Fiji’s crucial role in Tower’s Pacific and New Zealand operations and reflects the insurer’s continued investment in its people across the region.
“A key focus of the visit was further strengthening and celebrating Tower Fiji’s diverse and inclusive culture, including the work of its two Fiji–led employee groups: Mera Hanua and Tower Bula,” it stated.
n Mera Hanua focuses on supporting and celebrating Fijian culture within Tower, with a purpose to strengthen, educate and honour cultural diversity across the organisation.
n Tower Bula is centred on wellbeing and inclusion, delivering sustainable initiatives such as volunteer leave, sporting participation and wellness workshops to help employees feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
“It’s incredibly special to be here in Fiji with our people, stakeholders and partners, and to see the strength of Tower Fiji’s culture in action,” Ms Orr, who was appointed in February, said.
“The leadership and passion behind groups like Mera Hanua and Tower Bula speak volumes about the kind of organisation Tower is and the values we uphold.”
For Mr Johnston, the trip is an opportunity to see first-hand the impact of the insurer’s investment in culture, inclusion and leadership.
“This is my first trip to Fiji in 2026 and with the right leadership team, talent and culture firmly in place, I am looking forward to another incredible year ahead,” he said.
During the visit, the two executives also spent time with members of other employee–led groups in Fiji, including Tower’s Rainbow Network and Mana Wahine Toa. The Rainbow Network supports education and awareness, helping ensure every person at Tower feels they belong and can be their authentic self at work, while Mana Wahine Toa focuses on understanding and improving the work experiences of women across the business.
Tower employs more than 300 people in Fiji, with its modern Suva hub supporting customers across New Zealand and the Pacific.
The insurer’s employee–led groups are supported by policies and initiatives designed to ensure Tower’s commitment to inclusion is reflected not just in culture, but in practice.
This award-winning approach has been recognised both locally and internationally.
In 2024, Tower was named Employer of the Year at the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards, and in 2025 received a Top Employer Award from Insurance Business.
