South African Airways names new CEO
JOHANNESBURG – South African Airways (SAA) has appointed Siza Mzimela as its new CEO.
She will take up the position from April 1 and is the airline’s first female in this position.
Mzimela is currently CEO of SAA’s domestic partner airline, SA Express (SAX).
SAA’s Head of Australasia, Thevan Krishna said, "Siza Mzimela has a great track record as the CEO of SA Express.
"Under her leadership, the regional airline has grown in leaps and bounds, introducing a number of new routes and recently starting a new airline, Congo Express in the DRC.
"In 2009, SA Express declared a net profit of approximately $A35 million under very difficult economic circumstances."
Ian Jarrett
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