SAA appoints new Group CEO

The South African Airways (SAA) Board welcomes the approval by the Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy’s appointment of Professor John M. Lamola as its Group Chief Executive Officer.

The Board is confident that Professor Lamola’s appointment marks a turning point for SAA’s long-term financial health, who has the skill, track record, leadership skills, insight, and vision to guide the national carrier in its continued growth, ensuring that SAA remains a viable regional, continental, and global aviation operator.

Professor Lamola has been at the helm at SAA as interim CEO since May 2022. He is deeply conversant with the airline’s past and has been intimately involved in planning its future. His proven leadership will ensure stability and continuity in SAA’s governance and operations.

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