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Bernard Reuben

Board Member & Director

Bernard Reuben

Position

Board Member & Director

Areas of Expertise

Military OperationsNaval SeamanshipLogistics ManagementSupply Chain OperationsOutbound LogisticsInbound LogisticsOperations SupervisionStrategic Planning

Professional Overview

About Bernard

Bernard Reuben brings over 37 years of combined military and logistics expertise. With distinguished service in the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and nearly 31 years of progressive leadership at Barlow Industries, he demonstrates exceptional proficiency in supply chain management, operational logistics, and strategic planning.

Education

Academic Background

Grade 10 (1985)

PNGDF Basic Seamanship Course (1987) — 6 months

Career History

Work Experience

Naval Officer — Driver & Shallow Water Diver

Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF)

6 years & 84 days (1986–1992)

Enlisted in 1st PNGDF intake (1986), posted to PNGDF Naval Base as driver, attended basic seamanship course, and served aboard HMPNG's TARANGAU with expertise in seamanship, driving, and shallow water diving.

Agent Salesman

Kwila Insurance

1 year (1993–1994)

Insurance sales and client relations in Rabaul.

Driver, then Logistics Supervisor

Barlow Industries

31 years (1995–2026, current)

Started as driver, promoted to Logistics Supervisor. Field experience in outbound and inbound logistics operations.

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