Pete Turnbull

welcome ashore vanuatu ambassador
Entrepreneur & Business Owner
port vila, vanuatu

Pete Turnbull knows how to bring people together. With over 20 years of experience working across government, business and community projects, she’s helped shape everything from response plans to local start-ups.

She’s the energy behind ventures like Coffee Tree Café, Waterfall Bar and DRYLEG — Vanuatu’s first sports brand — showing how local ideas can grow into something big. Pete’s also worked with small Ni-Vanuatu businesses to create spaces for mentoring, creativity, and success.


Christopher Crowby

welcome ashore vanuatu ambassador
Entrepreneur & Business Owner
port vila, vanuatu

Christopher Crowby was born in Port Vila and traces his roots to Paama Island. An entrepreneur with a strong commitment to showcasing the very best of the islands while supporting local development, Christopher owns and operates a diverse portfolio of businesses spanning tourism, agriculture, local cuisine, and construction. Christopher also serves as First Vice President of the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, bringing strong local credibility to the role.