Africa-Press – Namibia. François van Schalkwyk, an investment executive at the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), is stepping down from this position from 31 July.
The NIPDB says Van Schalkwyk is leaving to pursue other interests and will relocate to the United Kingdom to spend more time with his family.
“François has made the decision to pursue other interests,” senior NIPDB marketing, branding and communications manager Catherine Shipushu says.
She says Van Schalkwyk joined the NIPDB shortly after its formation and played a key role in setting up its investment operations.
The board credits him with improving the department’s efficiency, building a capable team, and establishing systems to support investment promotion.
“François has made a significant contribution to the operational efficiency of the NIPDB, in particular the investment department. He laid a strong foundation for service excellence by building an agile, client-focused and highly capable team,” she says.
Van Schalkwyk was also involved in major milestones, including the first ‘Invest in Namibia’ event and the implementation of the first investment project facilitated by the NIPDB.
“In collaboration with other ministries, agencies and offices, François has also been instrumental in crafting an investment framework that catalysed the evident surge in foreign direct investment inflows into Namibia,” Shipushu says.
She says Van Schalkwyk will assist with the transition in the coming weeks, working closely with his team and the chief executive’s office.
The NIPDB remains confident in the structures in place and assures that operations will continue without disruption, she says.
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