PCF’s mission is to increase cooperation and understanding amongst peoples of the Pacific region, to bring enduring economic, social and cultural benefits.

Don is of Tongan and Māori descent, he has familial ties to Vava'u, Tonga and affiliated to Ngāti Ruapani & Ngāti Kahungunu. In his career, he has long advocated and supported New Zealand-Pasifika individuals and communities.

Prior to PCF, Don was the Head of Corporate Partnerships at the Auckland Tourism Events & Economic Development (ATEED) where he led the commercialisation of the organisation's economic development programme and managed stakeholder engagements focused on amplifying the Pacific community's presence in Auckland.

Don Mann - Pacific Cooperation Foundations (PCF) talanoa with John Pulu