New LBJ CFO appointed

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Yesterday morning, April 19, 2023, Acting LBJ CEO Dr. Akapusi Ledua announced the appointment of Mr. Sefanaia Kaumaitotoya as the its new Chief Financial Officer.

In a memo issued to agency heads and directors of ASG yesterday morning, Dr. Ledua stated that, “I have confidence that the selection from the Board of Directors had undoubtedly rendered an impartial, thorough, and excellent choice for such a demanding position”.

Dr. Ledua also mentions that Mr. Kaumaitotoya “brings to the position years of experience in financial services as well as a wealth of capabilities and profound knowledge within the healthcare industry both local and abroad”.

According to the memo, the newly appointed Chief Financial Officer has been providing services for over five years with distinction and dedication, as well as being a Financial Controller and Staff Accountant with various healthcare facilities throughout Honolulu, Hawaii.

Samoa News understands that before being appointed CFO, Kaumaitotoya was retained as a financial consultant by LBJ Medical Center when the vacancy for the CFO position was advertised.

Dr. Ledua in the memorandum asks his colleagues to congratulate Mr. Sefanaia Kaumaitotoya in his new but challenging role as Chief Financial Officer and respectfully asks that all staff “extend him their usual support, patience, and cooperation.”