Senior Indy staff appointments
THE EXECUTIVE chairman of Sekunjalo Investment Holdings and Independent Media, Dr Iqbal Survé, is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard Plaatjes as chief operations officer for Independent Media and Zenariah Barends as senior executive for the group.
Plaatjes joined Independent Media in August 2013. During this time, he was responsible for overseeing the alignment of the company’s printing, distribution and circulation operations.
He was also responsible for establishing and monitoring performance reporting systems and participated in the development and co-ordination of operating budgets and strategic plans.
“I have every confidence in Howard and wish him success with his new portfolio,” said Survé.
Plaatjes said that he was inspired and encouraged by the entrepreneurial approach and strategy of Independent Media. Recently, he was at the helm of Independent Media’s redesign process and the implementation of the company’s new business strategy which started in mid-2016.
Barends’ association with The Sekunjalo Group goes back to 1998 when she was a member of the team responsible for the listing of the fledgling BEE investment company on the JSE and held various senior positions.
Her expanded portfolio will include management responsibility for legal services, communication and media liaison, multi-lateral engagement, international relations, talent development, academic engagement and transformation.
Survé said: “Her appointment at the holding company is a logical step as we strengthen the leadership and management capacity at Sekunjalo.”
Barends added: “In my new position, I want to continue to contribute to the growth and development of Sekunjalo and it’s people.” – Staff Reporter