The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has appointed Olavi Hamwele as its new Chairperson, effective from 1 December 2024 to 30 October 2026.
Hamwele previously served as interim chair following the resignation of former Board Chair Janette Fourie last year.
He will be deputized by Rachel Nathanael-Koch, who previously served as an ordinary board member.
The NTB has also appointed Martin Webb-Bowen, Chairman of the Federation of Namibian Tourism Associations, as a board member. The Board now consists of seven members.
“The new leadership team brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a commitment to advancing the tourism industry to new heights locally and globally,” NTB Communications Manager Flora Quest said on Friday.
“Mr. Hamwele will take on the role of Chairperson, providing leadership and direction for the board, while Ms. Nathanael-Koch, as Deputy Chairperson, will support the chair and offer valuable guidance. Mr. Webb-Bowen, appointed as a board member, will add his expertise to the team, contributing to the growth of Namibia’s tourism industry,” Quest added.
This comes as the NTB has appointed Sebulon Chiliho Chical as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025.
