Susil Nelson-Kongoi is Papua New Guinean [1]. She is the Senior Media and Communications Advisor at Exxonmobil PNG Limited [2]. She has also been the Manager for Corporate Governance and Special Projects at PNG Sustainable program Ltd for over 14 years [2][3]. Nelson-Kongoi won the Overall WOW Award (Westpac Outstanding Women Award) in 2012 for helping Papua New Guinean women to join the workforce [3].

Early Life change

Her parents were educated[1]. They were huge supporters of education[1]. This inspired Nelson-Kongoi to sponsor and fight for Papua New Guineans education [1]. She has a Bachelor of Commerce from Canterbury College[2]. She also has a MBA from Divine World University PNG[2].

Career change

She works for Exxonmobil PNG Limited as their Senior Media and Communication Advisor [2]. She has been the Manager for Corporate Governance and Special Projects at PNG Sustainable program Ltd for 14 years [2][3].

Awards change

Nelson-Kongoi won the Overall WOW Award (Westpac Outstanding Women Award) in 2012 for helping women in Papua New Guinea get jobs [3].


References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Susil Nelson-Kongoi | Congratulations to Susil Nelson Kongoi on being announced as one of PNG Rare Birds Global Ambassadors by founder and CEO, Jo Burston. The Inspiring Rare... | By Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea | Facebook". www.facebook.com. August 1, 2019. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Board". Business Council of Papua New Guinea. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Maipe, Emmanuel (October 18, 2012). "Nelson wins Westpac WiB award – The National". www.thenational.com.pg. Retrieved 2023-01-17.