Retraction of the media statement of the suspension of the chief commercial officer
JOHANNESBURG. 20 November 2015. South African Airways (SAA) retracts its earlier media statement on the suspension of its Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Sylvain Bosc, which the airline issued prematurely.
SAA has suspended Mr Bosc as a result of serious allegations relating to an alleged misrepresentation made by him to the Board in respect of the Abu Dhabi route and an investigation by ENS Forensics into such allegations.
Mr Bosc is yet to receive notification of the disciplinary enquiry and formal complaints arising from such suspension. The decision as to whether Mr Bosc is guilty of such alleged misconduct will be taken by the chairperson of the disciplinary enquiry. To the extent that the media release may suggest that Mr Bosc has been found guilty of any misconduct or impropriety it is sincerely regretted and no impairment to Mr Bosc’s identity was sought or intended.
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Issued by: SAA Group Corporate Affairs
About South African Airways:
South African Airways (SAA) is the leading carrier in Africa, serving 56 destinations, in partnership with SA Express, SA Airlink and its low cost carrier, Mango, within South Africa and across the continent, and nine intercontinental routes from its Johannesburg hub. It is a member of the largest international airline network, Star Alliance. SAA’s core business is the provision of passenger airline and cargo transport services together with related services, which are provided through SAA and its wholly owned subsidiaries: SAA Technical; Mango its low cost carrier; and Air Chefs, the catering entity of SAA. SAA is the winner of the 'Best Airline in Africa’ Award in the regional category for thirteen consecutive years and the winner of ‘Service Excellence Africa’ for three years. Mango and SAA hold the number one and number two successive spots as South Africa’s most on - time airlines.
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