"On 31 January 2021 my tenure as SAIMechE CEO will come to an end after 13 years in the position. Whilst I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, I must admit to having a little less enthusiasm for the position that I had at the start, and believe that I have reached the mature section of the S-curve in this regard. I also feel a very strong urge to return to some “real” engineering at this stage of my professional life. I believe that my previous hands-on experience as a Plant Engineer, particularly in the areas of boiler and steam, can add significant value to industry, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with fellow professionals going forward.
Whilst this announcement will likely come as a surprise for most members, rest assured that Council have been aware of my intentions for some time, and that my exit from the position has been well-considered and planned as far as possible. We appointed Uncel Mhelembe as General Manager in February 2020 with the clear intention of him assuming many of the CEO roles. Even under normal circumstances it would have been impossible to cover all aspects within a year, and I anticipate being involved in many administrative functions for the time being. The pandemic lockdown has severely hampered efforts to properly introduce Uncel to many of the main role players in the profession, but I will assist with proper introductions when the time comes..."
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