Press Releases for the Transport Sector, 2009
MEDIA STATEMENT: APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE SAA BOARD 1st OCTOBER 2009
The Minister of Public Enterprises, Barbara Hogan, would like to thank Professor Jakes Gerwel and the outgoing Board at SAA for a good set of results in the 2009/10 year, and for their commitment in ensuring that the airline is turned around to become a profitable enterprise.
The Minister would further like to announce that Cheryl Carolus has been appointed as Chairperson of the Board of South African Airways (SAA), with effect from Monday 28th September. This follows the expiry of the term of office of the current Board.
Ms Carolus will head up a highly skilled Board, with experience in areas such as tourism, business and finance, law and procurement. Other key skills include experience in human resources, as well as the airline and hospitality industries.
These appointments seek to strengthen the effectiveness of the Board to respond strategically to the dynamic environment of the airline industry.
The new non-executive directors are:
- Cyril Jantjies - HR professional
- Russell Loubser – CEO, JSE
- Duduzile Miyeni – CEO, Skills Dynamics
- Bonang Mohale - country chairman and vice-president, Shell SA
- Lindi Nkosi-Thomas – Advocate of the High Court
- Margie Whitehouse – Marketing professional
Professor Gerwel has committed to ensuring a full handover of all current issues, including the finalisation of the KPMG investigation and the appointment of a new CEO.
The Minister once again wishes to thank the outgoing Board for their dedication to restructuring and improving the operational performance of the airline.
Issued by the Department of Public Enterprises
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