GRANT PONTING APPOINTED AS KMIA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

21 October 2021, Mbombela – The Board of Primkop Airport Management (Pty) Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Ponting as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), with effect from 10 January 2022. Most recently, Grant held the position of CEO at Trappers Outdoor.

Grant has broad leadership and commercial experience, having grown the Trappers wholesale and franchise business, and expanding the retail group into a cluster of 37 stores nationwide, generating significant revenues. He has been responsible for engagement with large groups of stakeholders and led the company through the acquisition of the business in 2019.

Grant holds a Master of Science degree (MSc) in Retail Management from Stirling University in Scotland and a Batchelor of Commerce from the University of Natal.

“We are delighted that Grant has accepted the position of the CEO of the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. He has a broad and unique skill set, as well as deep roots in the Lowveld community, having been born and raised in Mbombela” says Chairman of the Board, Antony Ball.
“Grant has extensive leadership experience and has demonstrated his ability in building successful organizations and businesses. We are confident that he is the right person to lead KMIA in its next chapter, and will be pivotal in developing and driving the organisation forward”

Mr. Ball says further; “I would also like to use this opportunity to sincerely thank Marius Nel for his years of dedication to the airport. It is due to his hard work and commitment that KMI has become such an integral part of Mbombela’s economy and community. I wish him all the best of luck for the future.”

“I am very excited about joining such a competent team at KMIA and look forward to the challenge of supporting its sustainable growth in a way that benefits all of its many stakeholders. The airport is the gateway to some of South Africa’s most iconic natural treasures, and the Lowveld area and its communities hold a special place in my heart. I am committed to realising KMIA’s vision of being Africa’s preferred tourist airport and gateway, and want to ensure that we continue to provide service excellence and a unique experience to all airport users.” says Grant Ponting.

Grant will take up the position of CEO of KMIA on the 10th of January 2022.