Established by
Government in 2006, the Scientific Research
Organisation of Samoa (SROS) seeks to promote
innovative visions to optimize and augment the use of
local resources for the betterment of Samoa.
Cabinet, at its meeting on Tuesday, 12 th September,
2023, approved the selection panel’s recommendation to
appoint Fiso Dr. Fiamē Leo as the new Chief Executive
Officer of the SROS. Five applicants expressed interests
in the position and four were subsequently interviewed.
Dr. Leo is currently employed as the SROS’s Manager for Technical and Quality Services
and has been with the organisation for over 12 consecutive years. His wealth of experience
will help to provide strategic direction and effective leadership to enhance the SROS’s vision,
“to develop Samoa through science, technology and innovation.”
Dr. Leo graduated from the University of the South Pacific in 2001 with a Bachelor of
Science in Chemistry and Mathematics. He holds a Master of Science degree in Food and
Animal Hygiene, and a Doctorate in Science, Glycobiology and Toxicology from the
University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in Hokkaido, Japan.
Dr. Leo is married with children and hails from the village of Vaitoomuli, Palauli. He
replaces Seuseu Dr. Joseph Edward Tauati, who is now the CEO of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries.