Namdeb appoints new CEO

Namdeb appoints new CEO

The Namibia Diamond Corporation (Namdeb) has announced Riaan Burger as its new CEO. Burger was previously the company's chief operating officer. He takes over from Markus Lubbe who was its acting CEO.

“Burger is a mechanical engineer by profession and holds an Executive MBA from the University of 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.

Burger’s appointment Thomas said came at the right time as the diamond behemoth finds itself going through unchartered waters.

“Prior to this appointment, Riaan has been the chief operating officer of Namdeb since November 2011. Burger assumes the role of CEO at a time when Namdeb faces tremendous challenges. The Namdeb board of directors call on all stakeholders to rally behind Riaan as he takes on his new role; and wish him much success in this new challenging assignment,” Thomas said.

STAFF REPORTER