The Chief Executive Officer of the National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund), Rajeev Sharma, on 20 February announced the appointment of Christopher Elphick as Chairman of the Nasfund Board of Directors, effective January 2026.
“On behalf of the Fund, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Elphick as Chairman of the Board. Christopher brings proven leadership, strong governance experience, and a deep understanding of Nasfund’s mission to deliver long-term value for our members. His strategic mindset and investment expertise will be invaluable as we continue advancing our priorities and strengthening member outcomes," Sharma said.
Elphick joined the Nasfund Board on 1 October 2022 as an independent director. He has since chaired the Investment Committee and served on the Remuneration and Nominations Committee.
He brings extensive experience in business, management and governance. Elphick holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Management from the University of Surrey (UK), majoring in Marketing and Management, and is an alumnus of the United World College of South East Asia. A graduate of the Nasfund Trainee Directors Programme (2014 cohort), he has maintained a long-standing relationship with the Fund and a strong appreciation of its mandate.
Beyond his role at Nasfund, Elphick serves as Executive Director of Tohouwa (PNG) Limited (FairPrice), outgoing chairman of the Nasfund Contributors Savings & Loans Society (NCSL), and director of Transparency International PNG, among other roles.
Elphick succeeds Tamzin Wardley, LM, MBE, who served as Board Chair from October 2022 to December 2025.
Acknowledging Wardley’s contribution, Elphick said, “I want to acknowledge the outstanding leadership of my predecessor, Tamzin Wardley. Her vision and dedication have reaffirmed Nasfund as a trusted and innovative superannuation provider.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Elphick added, “It is an honour to lead Nasfund at this pivotal time. Having begun my journey as a trainee director, I am humbled to now chair the Board of an organisation that plays a critical role in securing the retirement future of contributors in Papua New Guinea. My focus will be on strengthening governance, driving sustainable investment strategies, and enhancing member services through innovation, based on the Nasfund values. With a strong Board and an exceptional management team led by CEO Rajeev Sharma, we are ready for tomorrow.”
