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FEDHASA appoints Lee Zama as its first female CEO

The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) has appointed Lee Zama as its first female chief executive officer (CEO).

"With this rich history, the association has consistently served its members and the industry at large. It is a great opportunity for me to drive this organisation towards an even greater future. It is a privilege that my career objectives are complementary to those of FEDHASA. I am looking forward to being of service," says Zama.
Lee Zama
Lee Zama

With over 25 years of experience in senior and executive management, Zama has a wealth of knowledge in the hospitality, food and facilities services fields. She has filled a variety of leadership roles during her career, in which she has demonstrated the necessary skills to lead FEDHASA.

"We believe that we have secured the services of a talented and dynamic CEO, in Lee Zama and we look forward to Lee taking control of FEDHASA’s recently adopted strategic objectives in our drive to secure additional new and exciting benefits for all of our members," says Jeff Rosenberg, FEDHASA National Chairperson.

"In addition, on behalf of the board, I would like to thank our outgoing CEO, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, for all that he brought to FEDHASA during his term and to wish him continued success in his new role as CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA)."

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