Peter Matlare, Deputy CEO of Absa, dies of Covid-19 complications
By IOL Reporter
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Peter Matlare, Absa Group deputy CEO, has died after a battle with Covid-19, his family confirmed on Sunday.
At the time of his passing, Matlare was Deputy CEO of Absa, with responsibility for operations outside South Africa.
Matlare previously held the positions of Chief Executive Officer at Tiger Brands and Chief Executive Officer at the SABC. He was also a senior Group Executive at Vodacom.
“Peter was a consummate professional, who made an immense contribution to business in South Africa and across the African continent. He was passionate about transforming businesses, and believed deeply in the potential of Africa. He also created opportunities for dozens of young managers and professionals to expand their horizons in the businesses he led,” Matlare’s family said in a statement on Sunday.