Parikshat Chand
Navua,Fiji
Summary
Results-driven international business and investment promotion professional with over 10 years of experience in investment and trade facilitation across Oceania, Asia, and North America. Expertise includes international relations, commercial diplomacy, and market entry strategies, with a strong record in organizing overseas exhibitions and promotional seminars. Proven ability to collaborate with government and private sector stakeholders to achieve national economic objectives. Fluent in English and Fiji Hindi, recognized for strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Manager Investment Promotion
Investment Fiji
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Led efforts to attract, facilitate, and grow foreign and domestic investments and trade in Fiji through strategic collaboration with internal departments, Tier 1 agencies, embassies, trade commissions, and international partners.
- Managed and responded to investment and joint venture enquiries, providing comprehensive advisory services on business setup requirements and processes.
- Identified and promoted investment opportunities in the private sector, joint ventures, and public-private partnerships by engaging with key stakeholders and investor networks.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound investment missions, trade seminars, and investor engagement events, ensuring effective planning, execution, follow-up, and feedback.
- Prepared timely and detailed reports, including market and sector analysis, monthly board papers, and performance updates for senior management, the board, and government stakeholders.
- Developed innovative marketing collateral such as sector profiles, promotional videos, case studies, and investment materials in collaboration with the marketing and communications team.
- Maintained and updated the investor CRM database (HubSpot) and Fiji’s investment website with accurate and current information.
- Built and nurtured strategic partnerships with government agencies, private sector organizations, and international bodies to support investment promotion and facilitation efforts.
- Administered investor support schemes, assisting with application processes and ensuring effective communication and follow-up with applicants.
- Supported the successful organization and promotion of the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards.
- Oversaw and contributed to strategic departmental projects and cross-functional initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Supervised and guided a team managing over 1,300 enquiries annually from approximately 20 countries, ensuring timely and quality service delivery.
Investment Advisor
Investment Fiji
08.2016 - 12.2022
- The Investment Advisor works closely across all departments of Investment Fiji, Tier 1 Agencies, Missions/Embassies and Regional/International partners. The role includes:
- Providing detailed information, sound advice, requirements, processes and procedures on setting up a business in Fiji.
- Facilitation of Investment & Joint Venture enquiries from foreign and local investors, Fiji’s Trade Offices and Embassies overseas and many other foreign offices based in Fiji.
- Identifying potential investment opportunities in the private sector, joint venture, Public/Private Partnership by working alongside key stakeholders.
- Coordinating inbound and outbound investment missions.
- Developing of latest and innovative marketing collateral, regional profile, socio-economic information factsheet and investment reports.
- Timely communication of information via monthly reports which is later combined and submitted to the board.
- Maintaining an up-to-date CRM database and website.
- Undertaking new Departmental and Strategic projects.
- Team of 5 overlooking a targeted 1317 enquiries annually from close to 20 different countries.
Supply Chain Officer
Fiji Dairy Limited
03.2015 - 05.2016
- With a portfolio consisting of over 200 raw materials and varieties of dairy products my role saw me carrying out below duties:
- Preparing and processing local and foreign orders for raw materials and other on demand items.
- Monitoring of stocks.
- Costing of all shipments (Local and overseas).
- Sales Invoicing and dispatching orders to customers.
- Stocktaking.
- Working with the supply chain team to solve issues relating customer service, stock outs and container storage.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Management and Public Administration
University of the South Pacific
FijiCertificate - Investor targeting and Outreach
IFC
Path to Market Programme - undefined
Pacific Trade Invest (NZ)
Capacity Development for Investment Promotion (B) - undefined
Japan International Cooperation Agency
Advanced Microsoft Office Excel 2013 - undefined
Fiji National University
Bachelors of Commerce - Economics & Management
Fiji National University
Skills
- Foreign & Domestic Investment Facilitation
- International Relations & Market Entry Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement & Government Liaison
- CRM Management (HubSpot) & Lead Tracking
- Trade Missions, Delegations & Event Management
- Consultative Selling & Strategic Partnerships
- Market Research & Competitive Analysis
- Supply Chain & Procurement Management
References
- Musarat, Ali, Head of Investment and Trade Promotion, musarat@investmentfiji.org.fj, 9907895, Investment Fiji
- Lisala, Dyer, Head of Regional and Trade Development, 9907655, Investment Fiji
- Reshma, Narayan, Operations Manager, reshma.narayan@fijidairy.com.fj, 9335986, Fiji Dairy Limited
Accomplishments
- FDI Excellence – Contributed to Fiji winning the FDI Award for South, East Asia & Oceania at AIM Investment Awards 2025.
- Portfolio Management – Managed $4.6B+ in foreign investment leads across multiple sectors.
- Market Leadership – Delivered 45% of Oceania SIDS’ total FDI ($472M) within 3 years of IPA transition.
- Innovation – Developed Lead Management Model & Investment Readiness Template for Investment Fiji.
- Pioneering Initiatives – Led Fiji’s first outbound market mission, first focused China visit, and first Investment Tourism Summit.
- Systems Development – Co-led CRM implementation (HubSpot) and departmental SOP creation.
- Strategic Policy Work – Drafted Fijian Diaspora investment incentive paper & market-specific plans.
Volunteer Experience
Consumer Council of Fiji, Volunteer, 2014-09, 2014-12, Conducting price surveys price Surveys., Research work., Reviewing reports.
Timeline
Manager Investment Promotion
Investment Fiji
12.2022 - 08.2025
Investment Advisor
Investment Fiji
08.2016 - 12.2022
Supply Chain Officer
Fiji Dairy Limited
03.2015 - 05.2016
Certificate - Investor targeting and Outreach
IFC
Path to Market Programme - undefined
Pacific Trade Invest (NZ)
Capacity Development for Investment Promotion (B) - undefined
Japan International Cooperation Agency
Advanced Microsoft Office Excel 2013 - undefined
Fiji National University
Bachelors of Commerce - Economics & Management
Fiji National University
Postgraduate Diploma - Management and Public Administration
University of the South Pacific
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