The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber's Board of Directors has announced that Kevin Hustler will be stepping down as its Chief Executive Officer at the end of April 2017.
The Chamber Board said this would allow for rotational stewardship in the Business Chamber lead role.
According to a statement on Wednesday, Operations Manager, Prince Matonsi, would serve as Acting CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber.
"The Business Chamber Board wishes to express its gratitude to Hustler for his contribution to the Business Chamber and the City. He has forged valuable relationships with the Business Chamber's members and its various stakeholders. Under his leadership and with input and strategic direction from the Chamber's Board of Directors, he has played an important role in several mega-projects within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole," the Chamber said.
"He was instrumental in re-branding and re-positioning the Business Chamber from the previous Port Elizabeth Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry to the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. He has also been actively involved in lobbying and advocating for the success of various projects and objectives identified by the Board as being key for the City."
The Chamber Board said that during his eight year tenure with the Business Chamber, "Hustler has received various awards, both in his personal capacity and on behalf of the Business Chamber. His contribution to the City has been recognised by the Nelson Mandela Bay University, Rotary International and PMR Africa. This recognition is testament to both his success and his commitment to the Business Chamber and the City."
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber said it would initiate a recruitment process to identify a suitable permanent successor to ensure the continuation of the Chamber's drive to support and strengthen the local economy.
