Turbulence: SAA acting CEO put on immediate special leave as board conducts internal investigation
SAA CEO Matshela Seshibe has been placed on special leave by the national carrier board, a dramatic turn of events given his platform of enforcing consequence management.
South African Airways (SAA) CEO Matshela Seshibe has been placed on immediate special leave by the national carrier board, following an internal investigation. The board made this decision without stating any guilt, instead emphasizing its commitment to good governance and accountability. Acting group chief executive officer Koekie Mbeki, who has served at SAA for 10 years, will temporarily assume the role of acting CEO to ensure stability during this transitional phase.
The board expressed confidence in Mbeki's leadership and the necessary continuity required during the investigation. This leadership crisis comes after a turbulent period for SAA, which has had to deny allegations of receiving a government bailout and address historical procurement lapses.
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