The first undersea network directly connecting Singapore and Indonesia to the US

Trans Pacific Networks is part of a global consortium constructing an undersea telecommunication network, from the US to South East Asia, which avoids the South China Sea

TPN is spanning the telecommunication gap between South East Asia and the United States

World’s longest cable at

16,051km

South East Asia ecommerce expected to grow

39% year on year until 2029

Over 500M
Users

First section lit in 2024 and fully operational in early 2025

Low latency + lowest transpacific data transport cost

Connecting the world’s fastest growing internet region

“The subsea cable system will be a critical element of the Indo-Pacific’s digital infrastructure, ultimately strengthening networks and increasing capacity while reducing internet costs in the region.”

US International Development Finance Corporation

Fiber Optic Submarine Network

  • Provides lowest latency
  • Most direct route to Southeast Asia from US

  • TPN will have 4 fiber pairs, 72TB available for sale/IRU lease

  • Avoids contentious and earthquake prone area of the South China sea

Board of Directors

Allan Chapman

Director

Executive Director of Somerston Group, Allan represents TPNs largest shareholder. Allan has extensive property…

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Alex Ohlsson

Director

Alex is the global managing partner at international law firm Carey Olsen. He is recognised as a leading expert in…

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Nicholas Pavich

Director

Nick has over 35 years of experience in land acquisition, master planning, project development, and water…

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Tom Palecek

Director

As a Founding Partner and Advisor at Summit…

Tom is the contact for US based investors.

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Aaron Knapik

DIRECTOR

Aaron possesses 25 years of experience in…

Aaron is the contact for International investors.

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Executive Team

Alfred Au Yeung

Chief Operating Officer

Alfred is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Trans Pacific Networks. He is a global telecommunications expert…

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Aaron Knapik

Chief Financial Officer

Aaron possesses 25 years of experience in…

Aaron is the contact for International investors.

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David Finch

Controller

David is an experienced Chartered Accountant with a demonstrated history of providing head… 

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Key Partners and Consultants

Pioneer

Consultant

Drawing on decades of experience, Pioneer Consulting empowers clients to take their vision for a submarine fiber…

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Lambda Consulting

CONSULTANT

Todd Rahimi is the founder of Lambda Consulting, an alternative legal services provider focused on the delivery of legal…

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Careers

TPN will be hiring additional staff in our head office located in the Cayman Islands before network completion.

Outreach

TPN supports local tree planting efforts in the Cayman Islands and South Pacific.

Head Office: 60 Nexus Way, Suite 116, Camana Bay,

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

For all inquiries please email us directly at: inquiries@transpacnet.com

Allan Chapman

Director

Executive Director of Somerston Group, Allan represents TPNs largest shareholder.  Allan has extensive property development experience, retail, office, hotel, industrial and telecom sectors.  In 2004, Allan led the team responsible for the contribution of the Somerston Group’s data center assets into Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) as part of its IPO. After working in London, Chicago and Vancouver, Allan then moved to San Francisco where he set up Somerston’s North American operations.  Allan is a now a Cayman Islands resident. 

Alex Ohlsson

Director

Alex is the global managing partner at international law firm Carey Olsen.  He is recognised as a leading expert in corporate and finance law in Jersey. He is regularly instructed by leading global law firms and financial institutions.

 

Alex is a member of various regulatory and industry bodies, including the Financial and Commercial Law Sub-Committee of the Jersey Law Society, which review as well as initiate proposals for legislative changes.  Alex joined Carey Olsen in 1991. He became a Jersey solicitor in 1994 and an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey in 1995. He became a partner in 1995.

Nicholas Pavich

Director

Nick has over 35 years of experience in land acquisition, master planning, project development, and water and resource management. In his role as Managing Partner, Nick led the team that developed the Reno Technology Park (RTP), which is now the home of Apple’s largest data center campus, an over $3 billion digital infrastructure initiative.  Nicholas is Managing Partner of the network build manager, Unique Infrastructure Group. 

Tom Palecek

Director

As a Founding Partner and Advisor at Summit Trail Advisors, Tom works with an elite group of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, real estate families, finance professionals, business owners and foundations, providing holistic advice on investments, tax matters, and estate planning. Summit Trail is one of the few Independent Advisory firms in the United States with a national footprint (New York based), and with full institutional quality manager research and due diligence teams.

In addition to his work with Summit Trail, Tom is a current and active member of the San Francisco Estate Planning Council, a Board Advisor of the UC Davis Foundation and on the Finance Board at Holy Names University Endowment. Prior to founding Summit Trail, he was a Director at Barclays Wealth in San Francisco, where Tom and his partner built and led the largest team on the West Coast.

Tom is the contact for US based investors.

Aaron Knapik

Director

Aaron possesses 25 years of experience in executive financial services roles.  He is currently the Managing Director of Somerston Innovations, responsible for a portfolio of high growth transformational technology companies.  Aaron holds an MBA from Manchester Business School, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).  Having previously worked in Canada, Asia, Europe and the US, Aaron has settled in the Caribbean and is a naturalized Caymanian.

Aaron is the contact for International investors.

Alfred Au Yeung

Chief Operating Officer

Alfred is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Trans Pacific Networks. He is a global telecommunications expert and business strategist with over 30 years of experience. Proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams in submarine cable & infrastructure investments, network planning & design, network procurement, business development, and sales. Recognized for expertise in both start-up and Global Fortune 500 environments. Established a strong reputation in the Network Infrastructure community as a trusted consultant. Started professional career in telecommunication sales, transitioned into network planning, and evolved into an evaluator of Infrastructure asset investments.

 

Alfred is currently based in San Francisco, CA.

Aaron Knapik

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Aaron possesses 25 years of experience in executive financial services roles.  He is currently the Managing Director of Somerston Innovations, responsible for a portfolio of high growth transformational technology companies.  Aaron holds an MBA from Manchester Business School, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).  Having previously worked in Canada, Asia, Europe and the US, Aaron has settled in the Caribbean and is a naturalized Caymanian.

Aaron is the contact for International investors.

David Finch

Controller

David is an experienced Chartered Accountant with a demonstrated history of providing head office services to global groups. David is a Chartered Accountant and holds a postgraduate diploma in transfer pricing. Having previously worked in finance in Zimbabwe, UK, Australia and Canada, David settled in the Cayman Islands and is a naturalized Caymanian.

Pioneer

Consultant

Drawing on decades of experience, Pioneer Consulting empowers clients to take their vision for a submarine fiber optic telecommunications system and make it a reality. The company provides expert counsel to guide clients through the full process of subsea cable installation, while also providing valuable technical and commercial insight about the submarine telecom industry. From comprehensive project management to system design to shipboard representation, Pioneer has the expertise and resources to support clients through each stage of their venture. Pioneer has completed 155+ projects, spanning every ocean across six continents. To learn more about how Pioneer Consulting is driving global subsea connectivity visit www.pioneerconsulting.com.

Lambda Consulting

CONSULTANT

Todd Rahimi is the founder of Lambda Consulting, an alternative legal services provider focused on the delivery of legal consulting services to emerging and mid-market companies. Prior to forming Lambda, he worked for more than 15 years as a corporate lawyer in the tech industry, including the last 6 as a senior executive, for telecommunications companies focused on the deployment of fiber optic cable systems and on the provision of global networking, data and cloud services. He has worked on the development and operation of international infrastructure projects worth more than US$9B, advised on nearly US$2B of cross-border M&A activity, and managed a wide range of commercial, legal and regulatory issues in the U.S. and in multiple jurisdictions throughout Asia Pacific and Africa.

Bob Taylor

Director

Bob is a seasoned telecom CEO and board member with over 30 years telecommunications experience across multiple jurisdictions.  He has worked with Nokia Bell Labs, AT&T, MCI Communications, Verizon, Teleguam Holdings, Westar Cayman (CBS International Partner) and has experience with two Pacific submarine cables.  He was previously named EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Top 100 CIOs of the Year, and has provided expert testimony in front of US Congress, US FCC, Canadian CRTC, Mexican SCT, New Zealand Competition Commission, as well as dozens of US states and territories.  Bob has a MBA from the University of Chicago School of Business and a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Denver.