SAA names new acting CEO

A new head of South African Airways took over last week after the airline board announced the appointment of general manager operations Zuks Ramasia as acting chief executive officer for the carrier.

Ramasia was part of a senior delegation who recently flew to London from Johannesburg to meet with UK trade and key stakeholders. She replaces Vuyani Jarana, who announced his resignation as CEO on 2 June.

SAA said Jarana will stay on with the airline to provide transitional support to the board and management as required “for the duration of his notice period”.

Ramasia takes the helm as the SAA board is in ongoing talks with the South African government and financial institutions to “put in place a financial structure to support the long-term sustainability of the company”.

Ramasia is described as an experienced executive with an extensive aviation background. She will be supported by executive committee members including chief restructuring officer Peter Davies chief financial officer Deon Fredericks.

Despite reported financial troubles, SAA is maintaining operational momentum, announcing last month it planned to launch direct flights between Johannesburg and Guangzhou on 18 September, the first new route since it implemented its turnaround strategy.

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