{"id":27129,"date":"2014-01-16T05:42:06","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T03:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/2014\/01\/sappi-ceo-to-step-down-due-to-ill-health\/"},"modified":"2014-01-16T05:42:06","modified_gmt":"2014-01-16T03:42:06","slug":"sappi-ceo-to-step-down-due-to-ill-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/sappi-ceo-to-step-down-due-to-ill-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Sappi CEO to step down due to ill-health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"wpsr_floatbts_anchor\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is with deep regret that the board of directors of Sappi Limited today announced that the CEO of the company, Ralph Boettger, will be relinquishing his position as CEO and director on 30 June 2014. Ralph, who has been with Sappi as CEO for almost 7 years, has been diagnosed with a serious illness and has taken the decision to step down.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Danie Cronje, Chairman of the board of Sappi Limited, said: \u201cI personally and on behalf of the board and everyone at Sappi, express our heartfelt thanks to Ralph for the sterling work he has done in leading Sappi through a particularly challenging period in the company\u2019s proud history. Under Ralph\u2019s leadership the group has been transformed. A clear strategy and sound action plans are in place; the major projects to re-position the group have been successfully completed and are operational, leaving the company in a position for growth into the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA process is in place to identify Ralph\u2019s successor and to allow for a timeous and smooth hand-over.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of us all I wish Ralph and his family all the very best for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on his decision, Ralph said: \u201cI deeply regret having to make this decision at this time as I am convinced that Sappi stands on the cusp of a period of strong performance and exciting growth.\u00a0 However, I believe that spending my time with my family has become the priority and that it is in the best interest of the company and of my family for me to step down as announced. 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