The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has announced the appointment of Patrick Liebenberg as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 February 2025.
The appointment follows the conclusion of current CEO Mwilima Mushokabanji’s contract, which ends on 31 January 2025.
Liebenberg, currently serving as Meatco’s Executive for Livestock Procurement and Production, brings extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the company’s operations, value chain, and the broader meat industry.
Sakaria Nghikembua, Chairperson of the Meatco Board, expressed confidence in Liebenberg’s leadership during the interim period, particularly in steering the company’s Turnaround Plan.
“The Board has full confidence in Mr. Liebenberg’s ability to maintain continuity of Meatco’s operations and implement the Turnaround Plan, while we commence the recruitment process for a substantive CEO,” Nghikembua said.
The board confirmed that the recruitment process for a permanent CEO has already begun and is being prioritized to ensure a timely appointment.
“This note is to inform you of the acting arrangements post-31 January 2025. The Board has commenced the process of recruiting the new substantive CEO and has prioritized its speedy finalization,” Nghikembua added.
