JSE-listed real estate investment trust Redefine Properties has announced a number of changes to its board and board committees, in line with its gender diversity goals.
Independent nonexecutive director Günter Steffens and nonexecutive director Mike Watters will step down from the board at the company's annual general meeting in February.
“Both Steffens and Watters have served the board with distinction and the company has greatly benefited from their invaluable experience and wealth of knowledge. On behalf of the board, I wish to extend our sincerest gratitude to both for their significant contributions to the Redefine board over the past few years. I wish them the very best,” CEO Andrew Konig said on Friday.
Executive directors David Rice and Mike Ruttell, who is also a member of the social and ethics committee, will also step down from the board in February, but will remain members of the company’s senior executive management leadership team and as standing invitees to meetings of the board.
At that time, Bridgitte Matthews will join the board as an independent nonexecutive director and as a member and chairperson of the remuneration committee and as a member of the nomination committee.
Independent nonexecutive directors Phumzile Langeni will take over as chairperson of the audit and risk committee and Nomalizo Langa-Royds as chairperson of the social and ethics committee.
“We are serious about equity and diversity. Redefine is centered on people and we remain committed to fostering and supporting diversity and skilled leadership at all levels in the organisation,” said Konig.