John Lamola

Interim Chief Executive Officer at South African Airways

John Lamola currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer, Chairperson of the Board, and Executive Chairman at South African Airways since July 2021. Prior to this role, John held the position of Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg from August 2020 to April 2022. John's academic qualifications include a Master of Business Administration in Airline and Aviation Projects Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, obtained between January 1999 and December 2000, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy and Religious Studies from The University of Edinburgh, completed from August 1988 to December 1991.

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Pretoria, South Africa

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South African Airways

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South Africa Airways (SAA) began operations on 1 February 1934. SAA is a leading carrier in Africa, serving domestic, regional and international routes. SAA is a member of the largest international airline network, Star Alliance. SAA’s core business is providing passenger airline and cargo transport services and related services, which are provided through SAA and its wholly owned subsidiaries: SAA Technical (SAAT), a world-class maintenance facility and Air Chefs, the catering entity of SAA. SAAT has successfully delivered high-quality maintenance services such as major airframe checks; engine overhaul; mechanical components; avionics, and line maintenance. From its first flight in 1934, SAA have welcomed the world to South Africa by showing off the warm generous heart of the country. The airline has more than 90 years of excellence and innovation to draw on.