TransNamib has appointed Alina Garises as Manager: Corporate Communications, strengthening its leadership in stakeholder engagement and corporate messaging.
Garises brings over 20 years of experience in strategic communications, organisational transformation and change management, with a background in the telecommunications and mining sectors.
She previously served as Communications Manager and Spokesperson at Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb and Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter.
Her role included managing brand transitions following the acquisition of the Tsumeb Smelter by Dundee Precious Metals and its subsequent transfer to Sinomine Resource Group, ensuring consistent messaging and stakeholder alignment.
Garises also led two international rebranding processes, coordinated the announcement of the 10% share sale of the smelter to previously disadvantaged Namibians, and oversaw communication around the commissioning of the N$3 billion sulphuric acid plant.
She holds a Master of Arts in Leading Innovation and Change from York St John University in the United Kingdom, an Honours Degree in Journalism and Communication Technology from the Namibia University of Science and Technology, and is a Chartered Public Relations Practitioner accredited by the Public Relations Institute of South Africa.
TransNamib said the appointment will strengthen its communications function as the company advances its operational and strategic priorities.
