22/11/2024
Daley Solomona is feeling at home in Samoa
Daley, and wife Natalie, packed up their life in Auckland earlier this year and moved to Apia with the goal of a better pace of life, being close to family, and enjoying regular weekends at the beach (not just a 2-week holiday in Samoa once a year)
Stepping into the role of Sales Manager for PFL Samoa was something new for Daley after a career in operations, risk and compliance in the finance and banking industries as well as working for Government. We thought weād check in on how Samoa and the new role are going so far.
How are you enjoying Samoa?
Itās been a good move for us. Work can be full on but itās still a different pace of life, the weather is great most of the time, and we try to get out to explore Samoaās many beautiful beaches and waterfalls and get involved in local community events.
Family is important to me, and with extended family here in Samoa we get more time together and can enjoy that time in paradise.
Whatās your impression of the Shipping and Logistics Industry?
I love it ā Iām constantly learning and, after a career working in both the private and public sectors, itās been great to meet people who are using international logistics to be successful in business, understand more about what they do and how PFL can assist them with their requirements.
Every day is challenging and exciting whether itās finding a new solution to getting cargo to China or the USA, meeting our amazing customers from a variety of industries, or getting stuck in to do good in the community.
What is PFL Samoa all about?
We have a strong family environment here in Samoa and Iām happy to be a part of it. Everyone looks out for each other. We celebrate our team as much as we can, whether it be for Birthdays, Church events and everything from community events like Pinktober to supporting our team through the sadder events like funerals. Thatās what you do as a family - you support each other - and the same respect, care, and values we demonstrate for each other we extend to our customers.
What do you want to achieve in the next 12-months?
I want to make sure our relationship with our customers is stronger than ever. I love engaging with our customers and learning about their stories, challenges and what we need to do to help their business throughout the Pacific and beyond.
I think the most important thing for me right now is getting my face and the PFL brand out there and Iām excited about how the Samoa community gives me opportunities to get involved, meet new manufacturers building our economy, and do good in a community Iām proud to be a part of.