Wiliame Katonivere
Wiliame Katonivere | |
|---|---|
Katonivere in 2022 | |
| 6th President of Fiji | |
| In office 12 November 2021 – 12 November 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Jioji Konrote |
| Succeeded by | Naiqama Lalabalavu |
| Chief of Macuata Province | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Aisea Katonivere |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1964 Suva, Fiji |
| Political party | People's Alliance FijiFirst (before) |
| Spouse | Filomena Dikumete-Katonivere |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of Fiji |
| Branch/service | Republic of Fiji Military Forces |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, CF (pronounced [ɰiliame mɛiβalili katoniβere]; born 20 April 1964) is a Fijian chief and politician.He served as the President of Fiji from 2021 to 2024. He has been chief of Macuata Province since 2013, succeeding his older brother Aisea Katonivere; he was previously involved in conservation initiatives of Fiji's Great Sea Reef.
Katonivere has been the chairman of the Pine Group of Companies from 2020 to 2021, which includes Fiji Pine Limited, Tropik Wood Industries Limited and Tropik Wood Products Limited. He is also a board member for Fiji Airports, Fiji Sugar Corporation and Rewa Rice Ltd.