NPN - Naspers Limited - Passing of Naspers Executive - Internet
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NPN - Naspers Limited - Passing of Naspers Executive - Internet
NASPERS LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1925/001431/06)
Share code: NPN ISIN: ZAE000015889
LSE ADS code: NPSN ISIN: US 6315121003
(`Naspers` or `the company`)
PASSING OF NASPERS EXECUTIVE - INTERNET
It is with great sadness that Naspers announces the passing away of Antonie
Roux, CEO of Naspers` internet businesses, last night. Our heartfelt sympathy
and condolences go to his wife Sonja and children, Andre, Petronel and Marte.
Antonie (54) started his career at Naspers 33 years ago as a junior technician
and held a number of management positions in the group over the years. In 1997
he became the founding CEO of MWEB, one of the first internet service providers
in South Africa. In 2002 he was appointed CEO of Naspers`s internet operations
and from April 2011 he assumed the added responsibility of CEO of MIH.
The board and employees of Naspers wish to express their gratitude for the huge
contribution Antonie has made to the business. With the rest of the team,
Antonie steered the transformation of the Naspers group from print to digital.
He played a major role in Naspers`s international expansion and growth of its
internet businesses, including the successful listing of Tencent on the Hong
Kong Stock Exchange. He was awarded the Phil Weber Award - the highest accolade
in the Naspers group - in August 2008.
Ton Vosloo, chairman of Naspers, said Antonie was a pioneer in the internet. "He
was one of the big builders of the new media. "
CEO Koos Bekker added that Antonie`s main characteristic was his exceptional
lust for life. "He was curious about everything and everyone; and very loyal. He
was one of the few people worldwide that made a seamless transition from print
media to television and the internet."
Following Antonie`s untimely death, Koos Bekker will assume responsibility for
the internet division until a successor is appointed.
25 June 2012
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