He succeeds former President and former Ombudsman Hannington Alatoa. Mr Sokomanu is a long time Red Cross member and volunteer and has served on the board previously.
The outgoing board has completed its two-year term under the leadership of former president Alatoa. Vanuatu Red Cross Society are extremely grateful for the major developments achieved by this board. The newly elected board members are Monica Croccolo de Gaillande (Vice President), Jim Woodford (Secretary) , Easuary Deamer (Treasurer), Tony Deamer, Jack Himford, Sindy Metsan and Josette-Vallette.