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Cape Town - The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appointed Dr Ruben Richards as CEO.
Richards, a former deputy director-general of the Scorpions, has qualifications in engineering, sociology and theology.
He served an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner and went on to become CEO of Globe Engineering.
He has extensive experience in top-level management and the academic world. He has also served as a consultant for the United Nations.
“Not only does he bring an extensive new network into the fold, but his background and diverse experience in the business, academic, government and civil society spheres gives him a unique perspective on our challenges," said chamber president Janine Myburgh.
"It also allows him a holistic view of possible solutions, which is precisely what is needed right now.”
Richards said he will focus on business which creates wealth in the economy and which will lead to meaningful social change.
“I see an opportunity to make use of the Cape Chamber’s deep roots within business to invigorate the economy in the region," he said.
"Increased economic activity is key. We need to stand together to find ways of generating wealth for the wellbeing of the country and its people.”
According to Myburgh the role of organised business has never been more important.
"If business wants to have a say in the future of this economy and country, we must stand together and be heard," she said.
Richards, a former deputy director-general of the Scorpions, has qualifications in engineering, sociology and theology.
He served an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner and went on to become CEO of Globe Engineering.
He has extensive experience in top-level management and the academic world. He has also served as a consultant for the United Nations.
“Not only does he bring an extensive new network into the fold, but his background and diverse experience in the business, academic, government and civil society spheres gives him a unique perspective on our challenges," said chamber president Janine Myburgh.
"It also allows him a holistic view of possible solutions, which is precisely what is needed right now.”
Richards said he will focus on business which creates wealth in the economy and which will lead to meaningful social change.
“I see an opportunity to make use of the Cape Chamber’s deep roots within business to invigorate the economy in the region," he said.
"Increased economic activity is key. We need to stand together to find ways of generating wealth for the wellbeing of the country and its people.”
According to Myburgh the role of organised business has never been more important.
"If business wants to have a say in the future of this economy and country, we must stand together and be heard," she said.
