The Ohlthaver & List Group (O&L) has made changes to its Group Executive Committee (EXCO), a development that will see Sven Thieme’s dual role of Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer merged into one of Executive Chairman.
“This strategic move is designed to enhance alignment, clarity, and efficiency in decision-making processes, while staying true to O&L’s core values,” the group said.
Franziska Rueeck, the former Manager of Customer Experience & Quality Assurance at O&L Leisure Hotels & Lodges, has been appointed as the group’s new Chief Experience Officer.
Chief Operations Officer Wynand Oosthuizen; Chief Financial Officer Theresa Weitz; and Chief Human Capital Officer Terence Makari still make up the remaining members of the group’s leadership.
“I am excited to lead the O&L Group into this transformative phase. Our Vision 2029 journey signifies a commitment to revitalizing our organization and embracing change with optimism and determination,” Thieme said.
The changes come as Wessie van der Westhuizen and Sonja Thieme resigned from their roles as Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Culture Officer, respectively, effective April 30, 2024, due to personal reasons.
The O&L Group is Namibia’s largest privately owned group of companies. Besides its leisure business, it includes Namib Dairies, Pick n Pay, Hangana Seafood, Dimension Data, Broll Namibia, and is a majority shareholder in Hartlief, among other investments.
