Sharon Ignas is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in contract management and commercial law, currently serving as Superintendent of Contracts at Newmont Corporation since November 2023. Prior to this role, Sharon held various positions at Newcrest Mining from June 2018 to November 2023, including Superintendent of Contracts and Contract Specialist. Earlier experience includes serving as a Commercial Legal Officer at Telikom PNG and a Trainee Lawyer at the Office of the Public Solicitor Goroka. Sharon's educational background includes a Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate & Commercial Law from The University of Auckland, a Post-Graduate Legal Training Certificate from the Legal Training Institute, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The University of Papua New Guinea.