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Wrenelle Stander to step down as AASA CEO

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has announced that its chief executive officer, Wrenelle Stander, is stepping down and will leave the industry body following a hand over to her successor.

8 Sep 2021

Source: Supplied

Source: Supplied

Stander, who joined AASA earlier this year, is leaving to take up the role as CEO of Wesgro, the Western Cape and Cape Town tourism, trade and investment agency.

The AASA board wishes Ms Stander every success in her new role and has started a recruitment process for her successor.

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