Sasol has appointed Muriel Dube as its new chair, effective Friday, 13 September, the group announced on Monday. Dube succeeds Stephen Westwell, who stepped down in May 2024 after 12 years on the board. Westwell had taken over from Sipho Nkosi, who resigned as chair at the end of 2023.
She’s familiar with the organisation, Dube has been an independent and non-executive director of the board since 2018. She has also served as chair of the safety, social, and ethics committee and member of the audit and capital investment committees, respectively.
She holds an MSc in Environmental Change and Management from Oxford University, a BA in Human Sciences, and a BA Honours in Politics. She has an extensive background in sustainability, commercial, finance, and leadership roles.
At some point in her career, she was the group commercial director at Bidvest Group, an investment banker at Investec plc, and CEO of Nozala Investments.
“The Sasol Limited board is pleased to pass the reins of chair 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,” the group says.
Following the appointment of Dube, the former lead independent director, the board has appointed Dr Martina Flöel as lead independent director, effective from 13 September 2024.
