JSE-listed petrochemicals company Sasol has appointed Katharine Harper independent nonexecutive director and audit committee member, effective April 1.
Harper, who is based in the US, is currently the CFO of global logistics company BDP International. She also serves as a nonexecutive director for the American Lung Association.
Previously, she was executive VP and CFO of agricultural technology developer AgroFresh Solutions, as well as senior VP and CFO of chemicals company Tronox.
Sasol chairperson Sipho Nkosi says Harper has skills, expertise and experience in mining, chemicals, low-carbon energy and finance, which will contribute to the diversity of the board.
“We look forward to her contribution to the board’s focus to reset Sasol to be resilient even in a sustained low oil price environment and to implement our climate change strategic objectives.”