James Rutana

Mr Rutana is a Bougainvillean businessman and entrepreneur from North Nasioi, Kieta. He is committed to Bougainville's economic development particularly in sustainable agriculture and has operated several local businesses. Mr Rutana is considered a developer in cocoa farming and exporting in PNG and Bougainville. He was involved in the establishment of the PNG Cocoa Board and served as founding chairman, as well as the establishment of the PNG Cocoa and Coconut Research Institute, where he served as chairman for ten years.