SKYEYE PACIFIC CELEBRATES A DECADE OF INNOVATION WITH NEW OFFICE OPENING
SkyEye Pacific new office in Lotopa (Photo: Lars Gustaf Bell/ Eyespy Radio Samoa)
On Friday, the 25th of November, 2023, SkyEye Pacific marked a significant milestone by officially opening and blessing their new office building in Lotopa, Samoa. This momentous occasion comes after a decade of relentless dedication to innovation, technology, and community impact.
Faaso’otauloa Sam Saili, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of SkyEye Pacific Limited, took center stage during the opening ceremony. In a poignant address, he proudly declared that despite the conventional wisdom of "Never Do Business With Family," SkyEye stands as a testament to the success of a family-owned enterprise. He attributed the company's achievements to a culture of trust, where each individual is entrusted with their role and responsibilities. Saili expressed gratitude to his parents for instilling values that have proven indispensable on their journey to establishing SkyEye as a distinguished company.
SkyEye Pacific is a unique venture, owned and operated by Pacific Islanders committed to leveraging technology and innovative ideas to address pressing community issues. With offices strategically positioned in Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu, the company's journey has been marked by challenges that have ultimately shaped it into the formidable entity it is today.
Faaso’otauloa Sam Saili, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of SkyEye Pacific Limited during the opening of SkyEyes Pacific Building (Photo: Lars Gustaf Bell/ Eyespy Radio Samoa)
The timeline of SkyEye's accomplishments, as shared by CEO Faaso’otauloa Sam Saili, paints a picture of steady growth and recognition:
- 2013: SkyEye Pacific was founded.
- 2015: Registered as a company in Samoa.
- 2016: Registered as a company in Solomon Islands.
- 2017: Registered as a company in Vanuatu and recipient of the Asia Pacific Frontier Innovation award.
- 2018: Registered as a company in Tonga and winner of the GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Award.
- 2019: Launch of the Maua eCommerce Platform in Samoa, recipient of the Pacific Excellence in GIS Awards, presentation of the Maua App at the Barcelona Mobile World Congress, and recognition as one of 35 global startups shaping the future.
- 2020: UNCDF Fintech Funding Award, recognition of Maua eCommerce as an essential service.
- 2021: Launch of MauaPay Payment Gateway, UNCDF COVID-19 Ecosystem Recovery Funding, and feature on the UNESCAP homepage.
- 2022: Introduction of the Samoa Travel Tracer App, UNCDF Inclusive Digital Economies Award, and the launch of the Maua App in Vanuatu.
- 2023: Successful bid with DT Global for the Tautai Partnership and the attainment of the Strive Mastercard Funding Award. The grand culmination — the opening of the new SkyEye Pacific office.
Honorable Leatinu'u Faumuina Asi Pauli Wayne Fong, the Minister of Public Enterprises, graced the occasion with his presence. In a touching remark, he commended SkyEye Pacific for not only contributing to the technological landscape of the Pacific but also for embodying the spirit of community and familial values.
Faaso’otauloa Sam Saili took the opportunity to express gratitude to SkyEye Pacific's partners, acknowledging their pivotal role in the company's journey. He emphasized that without these partnerships, SkyEye would not have reached its current position.
The choice to open the new office in Lotopa held additional significance, aligning with the 78th birthday of Taimaaiono Metotagivale Leaupepe-Saili, the mother of the CEO. This deliberate timing underscored the importance of her influence and support in the success of the company.
As SkyEye Pacific embarks on a new chapter with their Lotopa office, the company remains dedicated to its mission of utilizing technology for the betterment of Pacific Island communities. The journey of the past decade has been one of innovation, resilience, and collaboration, setting the stage for an even more promising future.
