{"id":64564,"date":"2024-04-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southafricavoice.com\/?guid=ee53933ee28c016dff7ed90befa1b12a"},"modified":"2024-04-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T00:00:00","slug":"transnamib-appoints-van-jaarsveld-as-new-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricavoice.com\/transnamib-appoints-van-jaarsveld-as-new-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"TransNamib appoints Van Jaarsveld as new CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><P><br \/>\nDesmond Ernst Van Jaarsveld has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of TransNamib.<\/p>\n<p>Van Jaarsveld replaced Johny Smith, who left the company last year.<\/p>\n<p>A press statement issued by TransNamib on Monday indicated that Van Jaarsveld takes up office as from 17 April 2024.<\/p>\n<p>TransNamib Chairperson Theo Mberirua congratulated Van Jaarsveld on his appointment, saying he is an excellent addition to TransNamib. He said TransNamib and rail infrastructure play a critical role in positioning Namibia as a logistics leader in the region, and the board is confident that Van Jaarsveld will lead TransNamib towards sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<p>He added that Van Jaarsveld has proved he is fit for the role and current challenges that TransNamib faces.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I am confident that his leadership at TransNamib will further strengthen our industry and benefit the company,&#8217; Mberirua said.<\/p>\n<p>The statement said Van Jaarsveld brings extensive experience in business and leadership to his new role at TransNamib, with over 30 years of<br \/>\nprofessional experience in various industries, including over 25 years which has been at senior executive leadership level within the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors within the Southern African region.<\/p>\n<p>Van Jaarsveld holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from the University of Stellenbosch. 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