The Bidvest Group Limited announced the retirement and appointment of the Bidvest Chief Executive. On 4 March 2019, Bidvest announced the appointment of Ms Mpumi Madisa as Chief Executive - designate, consistent with a comprehensive succession plan that was developed and has been executed over the past several years. The last 18 months was spent on extensive preparation for a smooth transition. Mr. Lindsay Ralphs, the current CEO, has reached his retirement age, and Ms. Mpumi Madisa will assume the position of Bidvest CEO, effective 1 October 2020. Mr. Lindsay Ralphs will step down as director from all Bidvest Group entities, effective 30 September 2020.