Dr David Mabunda's career as chief executive officer of SANParks will come to an end on 31 March 2014, after two 5-year contractual terms. Dr Mabunda has worked for SANParks for 15 years, starting as director of the Kruger National Park in 1998 and was appointed CEO of SANParks in 2004. The Board expressed its sincere gratitude at its meeting held on 26 March 2014, in recognition of Dr Mabunda's contribution to conservation and to national parks specifically. The Board will now begin the process of recruiting a successor for the position of SANParks' CEO
