Ms Muriel Dube is the new Chairperson of the Board of Sasol Limited, with effect from 13 September 2024.
In a statement, The Sasol Limited Board, said it is pleased to pass the reins of Chairperson to someone of Muriel’s calibre and is confident she will provide the necessary direction and leadership, as the company intensifies its focus on progressing a sustainable future business.
In return, Dube said, “the Board’s depth, expertise and experience will continue to benefit Sasol as we progress into the future. I look forward to continuing on this journey with my fellow directors.”
As a result of Dube’s appointment, Dr Martina Flöel, will take over as Lead Independent Director with effect from 13 September 2024.
The Board has also appointed David Eyton, an independent non-executive director, as Chairman of the Safety, Social and Ethics Committee and member of the Audit Committee and Nomination and Governance Committee, with effect from 14 September 2024.
Katherine Harper, an independent non-executive director, was appointed as member of the Remuneration Committee with effect from 14 September 2024.
More about Muriel Dube
Muriel Dube joined the Sasol Limited Board as an independent non-executive director in 2018.
She holds an MSc degree in Environmental Change and Management from Oxford University and degrees in BA Human Sciences and BA Honours Politics.
She has an extensive background in sustainability, commercial, finance and leadership roles.
She previously served as the Chief Negotiator for the Government of South Africa in climate change negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and as Director of Atmospheric Protection and Chemicals Management at the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.
Subsequently, she was the Group Commercial Director at Bidvest Group, Investment Banker at Investec plc and Chief Executive of Nozala Investments.
Currently she is a non-executive director at the UK Infrastructure Bank. Her past non-executive director roles include Control Risks UK, Apogee Sustainability, Vodacom South Africa, Bidvest Group Limited, PG Group, Bravo Brands, Fluormin plc and Enviroserv.
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