South African Airways
Vimla Maistry has extensive experience in corporate affairs, stakeholder relations, and communications, particularly in the South African context. Since February 2009, Vimla has held multiple senior positions at South African Airways, currently serving as Lead Group Corporate Affairs and previously overseeing Government and Stakeholder Relations as well as Corporate Social Investment and Corporate Events. Prior roles include Chief Director of Communications and International Relations at the Department of Public Enterprises and Manager of Media and Stakeholder Liaison at ICASA Group, where significant achievements included integrating communications functions amid technological convergence. Vimla’s earlier career also featured impactful contributions at the Department of Land Affairs and the Institute for Democracy in South Africa, where projects focused on peace, tolerance, and community development. Vimla holds a diverse educational background including a Leadership Development Programme from GIBS Business School and multiple degrees in communications from esteemed South African universities.
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South African Airways
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South Africa Airways (SAA) began operations on 1 February 1934. SAA is a leading carrier in Africa, serving domestic, regional and international routes. SAA is a member of the largest international airline network, Star Alliance. SAA’s core business is providing passenger airline and cargo transport services and related services, which are provided through SAA and its wholly owned subsidiaries: SAA Technical (SAAT), a world-class maintenance facility and Air Chefs, the catering entity of SAA. SAAT has successfully delivered high-quality maintenance services such as major airframe checks; engine overhaul; mechanical components; avionics, and line maintenance. From its first flight in 1934, SAA have welcomed the world to South Africa by showing off the warm generous heart of the country. The airline has more than 90 years of excellence and innovation to draw on.