Ernie Gangloff

In a statement, Highlands board chairman, Ron Douglas, said he was delighted that Gangloff had agreed to join Highlands, where he will contribute extensive corporate expertise and PNG experience to the Board.

Gangloff brings a broad range of skills that will be invaluable to the Highlands’ Board as they enter a new chapter in our corporate development.

Consulting guru, Ernie Gangloff, says the registration of SMEs in rural PNG is impeded by the lack of a coordinated registration platform.

Gangloff, who represents the SME Business Council, said this when speaking to Members of Parliament during the National Parliament Induction Programme last week.

He said SMEs covered every business sector and industry and a standard framework on registration was needed.