The Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (Barsa) has held its annual AGM and a new board was elected by the members.
Wouter Vermeulen, general manager Southern Africa, Air France KLM – Chairperson
Bali Mabena, acting executive customer service, SAA – Deputy Chairperson
Fouad Caunhye, regional manager, Qatar Airways – Deputy Chairperson
Abel Alemu, regional manager Southern Africa, Ethiopian Airlines – Director
Gareth Cremen, Partner, Cox Yeats – Director
Teboho Fihla, general manager, Southern and Central Africa, Kenya Airways – Director
Greg Fuller, representative, Air New Zealand – Director
Liezl Gericke, head of Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Virgin Atlantic Airways – Director
Michi Messner, regional manager Africa, Qantas - Director
David Pinches, general manager, Central & Southern Africa, Singapore Airlines – Director
Afzal Parambil, regional manager Southern Africa, Emirates – Director
Zuks Ramasia, ceo and ex-officio director – Barsa.
Barsa represents the interests of its African and international members to government, airport operators and other stakeholders in the airline industry. It aims to facilitate and further develop a safe, efficient and viable aviation industry in South Africa.
