Muriel Dube was appointed as the chairperson of Sasol effective from September 13, 2024.
- Background:
- Joined Sasol board in 2018 as an independent non-executive director.
- Holds an MSc from Oxford in environmental change and management, with extensive experience in sustainability and finance.
- Professional Experience:
- Previously served in key roles including chief negotiator for SA in climate change talks, group commercial director at Bidvest, and CEO of Nozala Investments.
- Sustainability Focus:
- Dube’s appointment aligns with Sasol’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
- Emissions Data:
- Sasol ranked 56th among top CO2 emitters globally, with emissions slightly increasing in 2023 to over 64,000 kilotonnes of CO2.
- Additional Appointments:
- Martina Flöel appointed as lead independent director, and other board changes include David Eyton and Katherine Harper in new committee roles.