Kina Bank proudly celebrated International Women’s Day today (Friday 07th March) by acknowledging the invaluable contributions of its female staff to the organisation’s growth and success.
Kina Bank CEO and Managing Director, Ivan Vidovich said Kina Bank takes immense pride in the gender diversity within its workforce, which extends across all levels of leadership and into specialist areas such as technology fields that have traditionally been male–dominated.
“We are proud of the hard work and contributions of the women in our business who makeup 54% of our workforce,” Mr Vidovich said.
“Though there is more work to be done, we recognise Kina’s progress in continuously improving our policies, benefits, and support services, to create an environment that fosters equity and diversity, empowering all employees to thrive and contribute to Kina Bank’s success and inclusive culture.”
“We also recognise the dual responsibilities many of our women carry balancing their professional roles with the demands of home life and the unique challenges these expectations bring. There is still work to be done, and Kina Bank remains deeply committed to listening, addressing these challenges, and continuously improving our workplace. Together, we aim to make a meaningful difference not only within our organisation but also in the communities we serve,” he added.
Kina is committed to empowering women in leadership by providing mentorship, training, and support, while also closing the gender pay gap through transparent pay structures and regular audits. The bank supports work–life balance with flexible work arrangements and parental leave policies.
This year, Kina will be supporting young girls and students learn financial literacy skills by sponsoring “RISE“, a youth empowerment organisation dedicated to fostering personal growth, tertiary learning, and employment opportunities through structured mentoring programs. The bank also fosters a work culture where every employee feels valued and respected, and women’s successes are celebrated.
Sharing the CEO’s sentiments, Acting General Manager Branch Distribution, Hitolo Shonty Morea said that over 80% of branch managers and assistant branch managers are women, reflecting their significant role in the organisation.
“We are pleased that Kina Bank is a strong advocate for women in all facets of our business, including our leadership team where I am proud to say that over 80% of our Branch Managers and Assistant Branch Managers are women, which is a testament to our dedication to empower our female employees.”
Currently, all six Kina Bank branches in Port Moresby are managed by well–experienced females. These branch managers are also supported by assistant branch managers who are also females. Also, the two branches in Lae are managed by women including the Madang, Wewak, Kokopo and Kimbe branches.
