Acsa CEO tenure concludes in June

Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) announced that CEO, Mpumi Mpofu, will conclude her tenure at the end of her fixed-term contract on June 30. 

The Acsa Board of Directors has appointed Charles Shilowa as Acting CEO with effect from July 1. Shilowa has served as Group Executive of Capital Infrastructure Asset Management at Acsa since July 2023. 

Shilowa and Mpofu will work closely with the Board to ensure a seamless transition, leadership continuity and operational stability, while the Board undertakes a formal process to appoint a permanent CEO. 

“On behalf of the Board, we thank Mpofu for her dedicated service to Acsa over the past six years. She has led the organisation through an unprecedented period within the global aviation sector and has overseen Acsa’s operations and financial recovery while advancing critical strategic initiatives that have strengthened the company's long-term position,” said Irvin Phenyane, Chairperson of the Acsa Board. 

“The Board and CEO have agreed on a carefully managed transition, with clear terms of reference and mutual cooperation.”