Dawn welcomes new CEO

17th March 2017 By: Megan van Wyngaardt - Creamer Media Contributing Editor Online

JSE-listed Distribution and Warehousing Network (Dawn) has appointed Edwin Hewitt CEO, effective April 1, to succeed Stephen Connelly, who is taking up the position of executive deputy chairperson.

Hewitt was appointed chief restructuring officer at Dawn in February, working with a major bank, where he played a significant role in finalising a recapitalisation programme.

Prior to working at Dawn, Hewitt was the chief restructuring officer at cement producer PPC, working with four major banks. He also previously served as CEO of Capital Africa Steel and fabrication and manufacturing division head at Murray & Roberts.