Kamlesh Sharma, Educator and Accountant, Appointed to FSC Board

Lautoka – The Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd (FSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Kamlesh Chandra Sharma to its Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2025.

FSC Chairman Mr Nitya Reddy welcomed the appointment, stating:

“Mr. Sharma’s background in education, financial management, and agribusiness positions him as a valuable member of the Board as the Corporation faces a critical period of reform and renewal.”

“His knowledge of governance, finance, and rural development, paired with hands-on experience as a practising accountant and sugarcane farmer, makes him well  qualified to help steer FSC through its current challenges.”

He holds qualifications from the University of Punjab, the University of the South Pacific, Canberra College of Advanced Education, and Fiji College of Advanced Education.

Beyond his professional credentials, Mr Sharma manages several sugarcane farms in Ba and maintains strong ties with grassroots communities and stakeholders in the sector.

“FSC is navigating through one of the most difficult phases in its 150-year history, marked by declining production, outdated infrastructure, and mounting financial pressures. We need board members who combine practical insight with visionary thinking”.

“His presence will strengthen the Board’s ability to plan, evaluate, and implement reforms that matter on the ground and help drive long-term sustainability.”