FlyNamibia has announced the appointment of Nerine Uys as the airline’s new Acting Managing Director. A dynamic and forward-thinking leader, Uys steps into this role from her position as General Manager: Commercial, where she has been a driving force behind FlyNamibia’s success for the past four years.
With a background in management accounting and experience in both retail and entrepreneurship, Uys brings a fresh and innovative approach to leadership. Her strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and passion for aviation have played a key role in FlyNamibia’s growth, ensuring a strong market presence and a customer-first approach.
Uys holds an Honours BComm in Management Accounting from the University of Stellenbosch. Her academic foundation in strategic financial management, risk management, and accounting has given her the expertise to navigate complex business environments and drive sustainable growth.
Before joining FlyNamibia, Uys gained extensive experience in the retail and entrepreneurial sectors, honing her skills in commercial strategy, financial planning, and business development. She previously served as Merchandise Planner at Pepkor Africa, where she played a crucial role in sales forecasting, financial analysis, and market expansion across multiple African countries. She later transitioned into a leadership role as an Area Manager at Pep Stores Namibia.
Having led the commercial division of FlyNamibia since its inception, Uys has been pivotal in shaping the airline’s market strategy, revenue growth, and customer engagement. Her deep industry knowledge, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset have made her an invaluable asset to the company. As a young, energetic, and visionary leader, Nerine is widely respected by her colleagues and is known for fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture within the airline. Her strategic leadership, passion for people, and commitment to excellence make her the ideal choice to steer FlyNamibia into its next chapter.
“Nerine’s expertise, innovative thinking, and deep understanding of our business make her the perfect person to lead FlyNamibia forward. We are thrilled to have such a strong, determined, and capable leader at the helm as we continue to expand and enhance connectivity for Namibia,” said FlyNamibia Board Chairwoman, Ambassador Tonata Itenge-Emvula.