Simon Barns is DT Global’s Head of Papua New Guinea and Pacific Country Programs. He is currently based in Port Moresby and has oversight of DFAT-funded programs in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati. Prior to his current role, Simon was the DT Global Country Manager for Indonesia and then Papua New Guinea. He has extensive development program experience across the Pacific and Asia, including roles with the Australian and UK governments.
What’s your favourite place of all the places you’ve travelled?
I’ve been very fortunate to walk the Kokoda Track in PNG. One of my first jobs out of university was with the Australian Department of Environment and Heritage, and as part of that, I joined the Kokoda Track Authority in their annual visit to each village along the track. The historical connections to Australia are significant, but there is a rich culture and incredible scenery to enjoy – amongst all the rain, mud and sweat!
What’s your favourite place of all the places you’ve travelled?
I’ve been very fortunate to walk the Kokoda Track in PNG. One of my first jobs out of university was with the Australian Department of Environment and Heritage, and as part of that, I joined the Kokoda Track Authority in their annual visit to each village along the track. The historical connections to Australia are significant, but there is a rich culture and incredible scenery to enjoy – amongst all the rain, mud and sweat!
