Namdeb appoints new CEO
The Namibia Diamond Corporation (Namdeb) has announced the appointment of Riaan Burger as its new CEO. Burger was previously Namdeb's chief operating officer. He takes over from Markus Lubbe, who was the acting CEO.
“Burger is a mechanical engineer by profession and holds an Executive MBA from the Stellenbosch Business School.
He has been with Namdeb for 22 years and has extensive experience ranging from general management, leading long-term strategic projects, developing new mining methods as well as leading change,” Namdeb spokesperson Pauline Thomas said.
Within Namdeb, Burger has held various roles, which included manager for engineering and head of strategic projects.
Thomas said Burger's appointment came at the right time as the diamond company finds itself in unchartered waters.
“Prior to this appointment, Burger has been the chief operating officer of Namdeb since November 2011. Burger assumes the role of chief executive officer at a time when Namdeb faces tremendous challenges.
“The Namdeb board of directors calls on all stakeholders to rally behind Riaan as he takes on his new role; and wishes him much success in this new challenging assignment,” Thomas said.
“Burger is a mechanical engineer by profession and holds an Executive MBA from the Stellenbosch Business School.
He has been with Namdeb for 22 years and has extensive experience ranging from general management, leading long-term strategic projects, developing new mining methods as well as leading change,” Namdeb spokesperson Pauline Thomas said.
Within Namdeb, Burger has held various roles, which included manager for engineering and head of strategic projects.
Thomas said Burger's appointment came at the right time as the diamond company finds itself in unchartered waters.
“Prior to this appointment, Burger has been the chief operating officer of Namdeb since November 2011. Burger assumes the role of chief executive officer at a time when Namdeb faces tremendous challenges.
“The Namdeb board of directors calls on all stakeholders to rally behind Riaan as he takes on his new role; and wishes him much success in this new challenging assignment,” Thomas said.
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