FlyNamibia has appointed Nerine Uys as its new Acting Managing Director, effective immediately.
Uys, who has been with the airline for the past four years as General Manager: Commercial, is acting in the role of current MD Andrè Compion.
Uys’s appointment according to FlyNamibia, follows her successful tenure in the commercial division, where her strategic vision and leadership were instrumental in driving FlyNamibia’s growth.
“With a background in management accounting and experience in both retail and entrepreneurship, Ms Uys brings a fresh and innovative approach to leadership. Her strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and passion for aviation have played a key role in FlyNamibia’s growth, ensuring a strong market presence and a customer-first approach.”
Holding an Honours BComm in Management Accounting from the University of Stellenbosch, Uys has built a foundation in financial management, risk management, and strategic planning, skills that have proven crucial in her role at the airline.
Before joining FlyNamibia, Uys worked in the retail sector, gaining valuable experience in commercial strategy and financial planning. She served as Merchandise Planner at Pepkor Africa and later as an Area Manager at Pep Stores Namibia, where she played a key role in market expansion and financial analysis across multiple African countries.
“Nerine’s expertise, innovative thinking, and deep understanding of our business make her the perfect person to lead FlyNamibia forward,” said FlyNamibia Board Chairwoman, Ambassador Tonata Itenge-Emvula.
“We are confident that her leadership will continue to drive the airline’s growth and excellence as we expand our services.”
