Harare | Edmund Makona has been named the new CEO of Air Zimbabwe by the board, which is chaired by Chipo Mtasa.
Air Zimbabwe said in a statement that Makona’s appointment is effective November 1, 2023. Reads the line of text:
The Board of Directors of Air Zimbabwe (Private) Limited is happy to notify all interested parties that Mr. Edmund Makona has been named the National Airline’s Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2023.
Mr Makona, has been appointed in terms of Section 14 (4) (b) of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act (Chapter 10:31) for an effective 5- year – term. At the time of his appointment, Mr Makona was the Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Mr Makona is a top-notch regional and international aviation expert and consultant with over 38 years of experience.
He has been an Aviation consultant with an aeronautical engineering background, a type–rated licensed aircraft engineer, aviation quality, safety and security expert and a trainer for the aircraft engineers and pilots ground school.
Mr Makona also served both as President and Executive Committee Member of the African Airline Association.
He is currently the Ambassador of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) for the Africa Southern Region on the African Union (AU) initiative regarding the liberalisation of the African skies.
The Board is keen on unlocking value from Mr Makona`s diverse expertise and vast experience.
We are confident that he will complement the Board`s vision to turn around the national carrier and reposition it to become a strategic, competitive and viable airline for the country.
We wish, Mr Makona, the very best during his tenure.
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