Thierry Lepani is a political journalist from Papua New Guinea, with extensive experience covering PNG's political scene. Thierry worked at the Post-Courier, one of two PNG daily newspapers, as a political journalist alongside local and international media professionals. Thierry specialises in investigative reports and advocates for development in PNG's media industry.

Thierry is currently based in Canberra studying International Relations and Politics & Media and Communication at the University of Canberra, and works casually at the ABC's Pacific Beat radio program. He writes a weekly column titled 'Pacific Pivot' featured in the Post-Courier, focusing on regional geopolitics.