Viola Koloamatangi Ulakai is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Tonga Broadcasting Commission, effective May 1.

TBC Board of Directors appointed her to the top job for a period of three-years.

Viola is a long serving journalist having worked for the national public broadcaster for 31-years, and was the Manager of the News and Content Department before her promotion.

She was shortlised by an independent panel before her appointment was endorsed by Cabinet.

Viola is also a member of Pacific Islands News Association Executive Board and a member of the newly established Media Association of Tonga.

TBC operates as a state-owned enterprise.