Sakina Nosarka has been appointed President of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC), bringing over two decades of hands-on experience in the property sector to the role.
As President of SACSC, the highly-regarded Head of Retail for Old Mutual Properties (OMP), who takes up the the position of CEO of OMP from 1 August 2022, intends to build on the council’s work spearheading and implementing ground-breaking solutions that cement the retail landscape as a key contributor to South African society.
“The role of retail in shaping our country’s economy and the future of its people cannot be overemphasized. Our industry is innovative, bold and resilient. During the extraordinarily trying times of the past two years, we have adapted, created opportunities, identified possibilities, persevered and made digital advances to move beyond traditional shopping, lifestyle and entertainment. We have recreated ourselves. Our agility has enhanced, enriched and, in many ways, redefined retail as a destination,” says Nosarka.
She adds, “The honour of being President of the SACSC is truly humbling and exciting as we navigate and influence the future of retail together.”
SACSC was officially launched in 1991 to advance the retail and retail property sectors of South Africa. It promotes the interests and growth of the industry locally and internationally by contributing positively to issues within the industry and providing an effective platform to exchange ideas and share knowledge. In this way, it enhances the success of its members and highlights the role of shopping centres as significant investments and resources for all communities in South Africa.
Commenting on Nosarka’s appointment, Amanda Stops, CEO of SACSC, says, “Sakina’s passion and enthusiasm for the retail spaces that are the hearts of our communities, and the people who bring them to life, contributes positively to furthering the SACSC mandate.”
The appointment of SACSC’s Board of Directors for 2022/2023 is effective from 1 July 2022. The 18-member board includes Vice President and President-Elect Vuso Majija, Executive Director at Fortress REIT, and features broad representation from across the diverse retail and retail property industry.
