New Chairman for CTI-CFF Interim Regional Secretariat
His Excellency Sharief C. Sutardjo, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has appointed Prof. Dr. Ir. Sjarief Widjaja, Ph.D, FRINA, Secretary General of Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fishery of Indonesia, as the new Chairman of the CTI-CFF Interim Regional Secretariat (IRS) effective January 17, 2014. After more than three years serving as the IRS Chairman, his predecessor Dr. Sudirman Saad is moving on to assume new responsibilities.
Dr. Saad noted that Prof. Sjarief Widjaja is a very experienced professional who brings effective leadership, excellent management skills, deep knowledge and familiarity on CTI-CFF, and warm and friendly personality. "I have no doubt that he will excel in performing his new role as IRS Chairman. Please join me to congratulate Prof. Sjarief Widjaja on his new position," Dr. Saad said in an introduction letter to CTI-CFF stakeholders and partners.
Dr. Saad will continue to be a member of CTI-CFF big family as he takes on the responsibility as Executive Secretary of Indonesia's CTI-CFF National Coordinating Committee (NCC), a position which was previously held by Dr. Victor Nikijuluw.
"I feel so lucky and grateful because my predecessor, Dr. Victor Nikijuluw, has laid down so many productive grounds and achievement for Indonesia NCC to grow and actively operate as a CTI-CFF member. I know my predecessor most for his positive attitude, high energy, and kind character," Dr. Saad added.
In his letter Dr. Saad further thanked colleagues and partners in supporting him during his tenure as CTI-CFF Interim Regional Secretariat Chair. "The opportunities you gave me to work with you are memorable encounters to me as I experienced joy and satisfaction in my tenure at CTI-CFF IRS . I owe you great extent of gratitude and thanks for the support and encouragement you have provided me during my time at CTI CFF IRS. It’s been pleasure working with you." he added.
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