The new members are:
Dr Judy Dlamini, executive chair of the Mbekani Group
Dr Sias Mostert, managing director of Space Commercial Services
Mr Thys du Toit, managing director of Rootstock Investment Management
Ms Phuti Mahanyele, CEO of the Shanduka Group
Ms Terry Volkwyn, CEO of Primedia Broadcasting
Ms Jo-Ann Strauss-Held, director of companies and entrepreneur.
At the announcement, Prof Du Plessis said the new members were carefully selected to complement the existing Board members. “We made sure that the new members come from all industries, bring a wealth of experience and represent the diversity of Stellenbosch University and our society. Their input will help to ensure that the Business School’s academic programmes will prepare our students for real-world challenges in any industry, anywhere in the world.”
Prof Naudé said that he has no doubt that the new members of the Board will make an invaluable contribution to USB. “We are looking forward to their expert advice on how to take USB to a new level where it would be recognised as the undoubted leader in Africa and among the top schools in the world. We can now build on the solid foundation that has once again been confirmed earlier this month with the announcement of USB’s international EQUIS re-accreditation on the highest possible level (5-year term).”
Well-known among Maties is Jo-Ann Strauss-Held, a former Miss South Africa and Matie alumnus who graduated from Stellenbosch University with a BCom (Law).
The new members will join the 18-member Advisory Board under the chairmanship of Mr Simon Susman, non-executive chairman of Woolworths and non-executive chairman of Virgin Active International.