Kina Securities Limited announced the appointment of Dr Ila Temu as an independent non-executive director. Dr Ila Temu is the Executive Director (PNG) of Barrick (Niugini) Limited (BNL), a role he has held for some time now, which places him as one of the senior Managers within BNL Management. Dr Temu has held various senior roles with Placer Dome Niugini since 2000 including General Manager Government Relations, Director Corporate Affairs and Country Manager Tanzania. With Barrick Niugini Ltd, Dr Temu has held similar roles since 2006. Prior to joining Placer Dome, Dr Temu was Managing Director of Mineral Resources Development Company. He is currently a Director of Kina Petroleum Ltd, Director of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd, and a Council Member of the Divine Word University.