South Pacific Engineering
Design Leaders

Frank began his career with a consulting engineering firm in Port Moresby, before joining a construction company that specialised in building airports, roads, and bridges in remote parts of PNG. His vision in founding Kramer Asia Pacific was to create a Pacific-based engineering business built on professionalism, integrity, and technical excellence—qualities that would make it the trusted partner for governments, development agencies, and industry leaders. Today, the company has played a central role in hydrocarbons, mining, and other major development projects across the Pacific.

Passionate about developing the next generation of Pacific engineers, Frank has dedicated much of his career to mentoring young professionals in PNG and the wider region, encouraging them to expand their skills and reach their full potential.

Born on a Catholic Mission in Madang, Frank completed high school in Queensland before earning a Science degree in PNG. With the support of a Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship, he graduated with an Engineering degree in Canada in 1974. He went on to become the first Papua New Guinean President of the Institution of Engineers, PNG, and the first PNG engineer to be named a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.

Frank’s contributions to engineering and community have been recognised internationally. He was awarded the Papua New Guinea 10 Years of Independence Medal in 1985, appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1992, and conferred the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland in 1999 for his services as Finland’s Honorary Consul to PNG—a role he continues to hold today.

Adam holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from the University of Queensland, a Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance) from QUT, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Queensland. He is a Member of the Institution of Engineers in both Australia and Papua New Guinea, and a Member of the Australian and PNG Institutes of Company Directors.

With over a decade of experience in engineering consulting, Adam has led civil and commercial infrastructure projects as well as mining developments across Papua New Guinea. His technical background in project delivery is complemented by strong capabilities in finance and corporate management, enabling him to balance engineering precision with business strategy.

In his leadership role, Adam plays a pivotal part in shaping Kramer Asia Pacific’s operations, ensuring that the business continues to deliver technically sound, commercially viable, and strategically aligned outcomes for clients throughout the Pacific region.

He is proud of both his Papua New Guinean and Samoan heritage.

His portfolio spans commercial high-rises, tourism and hospitality developments, mining and energy facilities, ports, and public infrastructure, with clients ranging from governments and international agencies to financial institutions, developers, and resource sector leaders. Recognised for his ability to integrate technical expertise with strategic leadership, he has a proven record of achieving outcomes that are on time, to specification, and under budget.

Michael’s background in civil and structural engineering, combined with his qualifications in project management and extensive experience in design coordination, delivery management, and contracts administration, has made him a trusted advisor and project partner throughout the Pacific. His collaborative approach and results-driven leadership style have been instrumental in successfully guiding complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to completion.

Beyond his executive role, Michael serves on the Executive Committee of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC), where he works to strengthen trade and investment links across the region. Holding a Master of Project Management and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, along with professional affiliations across Pacific jurisdictions, Michael continues to drive impactful outcomes that support growth, connectivity, and resilience across diverse industries.

He is proud of both his Papua New Guinean and Samoan heritage.

Karla began her legal career in the Corporate Advisory team at Gilbert + Tobin in Sydney, specialising in Energy & Resources transactions. She later worked in Darwin, where she advised Traditional Owners in the Top End on their rights and interests in the mining and energy sectors. This experience gave her a deep appreciation of the intersection between development, law, and community.

In her role at Kramer Asia Pacific, Karla integrates this background with the company’s multidisciplinary project delivery model, ensuring that legal, regulatory, and governance considerations are embedded into business strategy and operations. Her expertise spans corporate advisory, commercial negotiation, and resource-sector regulation, positioning her as a key advisor to both the executive team and project partners.

Karla also has a master’s degree in international relations. The combination of her top-tier legal training, commercial insight, regional experience, and international relations knowledge, makes her an invaluable part of Kramer Asia Pacific’s leadership team.

She is proud of both her Papua New Guinean and Samoan heritage.