AFTER more than three years at the helm of the South African Post Office (SAPO), Mark Barnes, the group CEO, has resigned.

SAPO released a statement on Thursday, indicating that Barnes resigned over differences on the future strategy relating to the structure of the SA Post Office group.

Barnes was tasked with turning the struggling state-owned company (SOC) around.

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In a statement Dr Charles Nwaila, SA Post Office board member and spokesperson said: “It is with regret that we announce that after three and a half years at the helm of the SA Post Office, Mr Mark Barnes our Group CEO has tendered his resignation citing differences on forward strategy in relation to the structure of the SA Post Office group, in particular the location of Postbank. Following discussions on Mr Barnes’ resignation with the Board, the parties are in agreement on an amicable separation.”

In the statement Nwaila added that Lindiwe Kwele, the current Group COO, has been appointed interim CEO until a permanent candidate is found.

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