His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Fiji, Ratu Williame Katonivere Officially Inaugurated a new Lautoka Branch last night (12th May 2022).
His Excellency said: “BRED Bank’s investment of $2.6m into this complex which houses the Retail branch on the ground floor and corporate business on the first floor clearly demonstrates its continuing commitment to the economic growth of this city, the Western division and the country. It has improved the landscape of Lautoka and most importantly brings modern banking facilities with its suite of competitive products and services through various channels”.
CEO of BRED Bank Fiji, Thierry CHARRAS-GILLOT said :
CEO of BRED Bank Fiji, Thierry CHARRAS-GILLOT said : “This branch is the newest establishment in our network which has been designed and constructed with all modern amenities with the objective to have our staff engage more proactively with customers and eliminate barriers that customers face when discussing their financial needs. We are very proud to say that every aspect of this project was done by locals, from design to building.“
On this momentous occasion, His Excellency also officially launched the Bank’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations. His Excellency said: “The opening of this branch coincides with the Bank’s 10th Anniversary celebrations this year and I am equally privileged to officiate at this significant occasion as the Chief Guest and a customer of the Bank.”
(L – R) French Ambassador to Fiji His Excellency François-Xavier Léger, EU Ambassador His Excellency Sujiro Seam with His Excellency and BBF CEO 
(L-R) Director of Punja Group of Companies Rajesh Punja with BBF Board Director Pramesh Chand 
Lautoka Branch Staff 
CEO gives tour of the Branch to Distinguished guests 
Outside view of the new branch