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Leadership

SANParks Board

The South African National Park’s Board is the highest decision making body of SANParks appointed by the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.

Members of the Board

• Mr Kuseni Dlamini (Chairperson of the Board)
• Dr Gert Dry
• Mr Marius Diemont
• Ms Bongi Kunene (Chairperson of Audit & Risk)
• Prof Graham Kerley
• Ms Sizeka Rensburg (Chairperson of Human Resources & Remuneration)
• Prof Gerald Swan (Chairperson of Conservation & Tourism)
• Mr Fundisile Mketeni (DEA Representative)
• Dr. David Mabunda (CEO SANParks)
• Mr Themba Mabilane (CFO SANParks)

Organogram

SANParks Executive Management

The Executive Directors and Heads of Departments handle the day-to-day management of the organisation.

Dr David Mabunda Chief Executive Officer	Themba Mabilane Chief Financial Officer	Glenn Phillips Managing Executive Tourism & Marketing
Abe Sibiya Managing Executive: KNP	Dr Hector Magome Managing Executive: Conservation Services	Paul Daphne Managing Executive: Parks
Wanda Mkutshulwa Head: Corporate Communications	Leonard Mavuso Managing Executive: Human Resources	Pauline van der Spuy Head: CEO & Board Support