Solomon Star News
Thursday, 19 April 2012 04:18
Former Solomon Airlines CEO Ron Sumsum
CHAIRMAN of the Solomon Airlines Board, Billy Tyson has defended the remuneration of the former chief executive officer (CEO), Ron Sumsum.
Former Finance Minister now the Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo last year accused Sumsum of getting huge package than any other locals in the country. Mr Lilo alleged Mr Sumsum got remuneration more than the Prime Minister of Australia and needed to be replaced by a Solomon Islander so that the Airline industry can afford to pay in accordance with the economy of the country.
However, Chairman Bill Tyson said this was not true.
He said Sumsum’s remuneration was nowhere near to other CEOs in the South Pacific.
Tyson said the board will set up an arbitrator to look into the allegations and controversies surrounding Sumsum.
Solomon Star understands former CEO, Sumsum was amongst the candidates who applied for the post as well.
His contract had lapsed on Tuesday this week.
Tyson did not want to confirm the names of applicants who applied for the CEO post when asked by the Solomon Star.
He said the applications had already closed and they will start looking at them now.
Mr Tyson said the post had attracted a great number of applications.
By EDDIE OSIFELO