THE ASSOCIATION
The V-LAB is a charitable Association established in October 2019 with the support of the Government of New-Zealand and fully registered with the Vanuatu Financial Service Commission (VFSC). V-Lab is composed of individuals who are dedicated to support and promote entrepreneurship, ideas, innovation and creative thinking in Vanuatu. Together, we bring a great amount of experience, expertise, passion and commitment to accompany anyone who wants to develop a business or an idea in the country !
Our work
The V-LAB development program has three objectives:
- To accompany young entrepreneurs and social change actors in the development & growth of their businesses or their organizations, with an emphasis on businesses and organizations which focus on innovation, green economy and social entrepreneurship
- To improve and enhance the Financial inclusion and digital transformation of these businesses in close coordination with our banking and ICT partners
- To influence and support the development of an environment that is conducive to entrepreneurship and social change in the country, through for instance policy reform and development.
The Bureau of the Committee of the Association is composed of the following individuals:
Marc-Antoine MOREL - President
Has worked 15 years with the United-Nations throughout the world before he moved with his family to Vanuatu. After having worked as Manager, Corporate Services at AJC, he decided to create V-Lab in order to support entrepreneurship and promote innovation in Vanuatu.
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Wilma Sinumila- Secretary
Wilma is a trailblazer for Ni-Vanuatu women in banking, with a career spanning key leadership roles across the Pacific. She holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from New Zealand and an MBA from Australia. From 2002 to 2015, she held senior positions with ANZ in Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, and Vanuatu, later working with the Australian High Commission, Air Vanuatu, and Wanfuteng Bank. As the first Ni-Vanuatu woman to serve as ANZ Vanuatu COO and Wanfuteng Bank GM, Wilma continues to inspire others while balancing her proud role as a mother of three.
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Roy Tining - Active Member
Roy Tinning brings a lifetime of service and leadership across sectors. From peacekeeping with the PNG Defense Force during Vanuatu’s independence to roles in hospitality and as a ship’s second captain, his career reflects versatility. He served 11 years as a church minister, trained in the Solomons and Australia, before becoming Production Manager at National Taste of Vanuatu. For the past seven years, Roy has served as a Judge of the Efate Island Court, continuing his commitment to justice and community.
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Dalida Borlasa - Active Member
Dalida Borlasa is a passionate entrepreneur and founder of Yumi Up, an upcycling venture, and a local handicraft shop promoting sustainability and creativity. With 12 years of retail experience from Pandanus shop and training from V-Lab’s Empowerment Manples program, she combines business skills with a strong commitment to community and environmental impact.
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