Cabinet has reappointed Tupa’i Peter Peilua as Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa Qualifications Authority for another three years.
A government release issued on Friday, 10 April 2026 said Peilua has had a long career in policy formulation and advisory work in education within government, especially in New Zealand, the Pacific and internationally.
The release said he is known for strategic thinking and for looking at the bigger picture. It said one of his initiatives in that approach is his focus on building positive relationships among staff to address the mentality of working in silos.
Peilua holds a Bachelor degree in Education and a Post Graduate qualification in Education.
This will be his second tenure as chief executive of the authority.
Issued by the Press and Communication Division, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Government of Samoa.
