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15 Jun 2016
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Nico joined SAA in 2001
to set up its e-commerce
operations.
Prior to aviation, he
founded online ticketing
service, Ticketweb, which
was sold to Naspers and
Shoprite.
He has completed two
stints as acting ceo
of SAA.
He names among his
mentors Mango chairman
Rashid Wally; Dr Christo
Wiese (prominent SA
businessman); and
Tony Tyler, former Iata
director general.

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