Sasol board succession confirmed after non-executive director Katherine Harper resigns
- Sasol accepted non-executive director Katherine Harper's resignation, effective 16 Feb 2026, citing personal reasons and succession planning.
- Chairman Dube thanked Harper for six years, saying her expertise supported oversight across Sasol’s energy, chemicals and fuels businesses.
- Sasol emphasized regulatory transparency, notified the JSE, and released the director change alongside its interim trading statement and performance metrics.
Board succession confirmed after Harper exit
JOHANNESBURG — Sasol announces that Katherine Harper has tendered her resignation as a non-executive director for personal reasons and that the board accepts her resignation, effective Feb. 16, 2026. The company frames the move as part of its established nomination and succession plan and notifies shareholders and noteholders under JSE Listings Requirements paragraphs 6.71 and 6.42. The release, issued via PR Newswire on Feb. 17, 2026, underscores Sasol’s intent to maintain orderly governance transitions and constructive board dynamics.
Chairman Dube, speaking on behalf of the board, expresses appreciation for Harper’s six years of service, saying her insights and professionalism materially enrich board deliberations. The company highlights that Harper’s tenure contributes to continuity in oversight across Sasol’s energy, chemicals and fuels businesses as the board pursues strategic and operational priorities. Sasol presents the change as a forward-looking governance step intended to support effective oversight amid ongoing portfolio and operational adjustments.
The announcement emphasizes regulatory transparency and the company’s adherence to its succession processes, signaling to stakeholders that director changes follow formal nomination protocols. Sasol frames the resignation as managed within its governance framework so that board composition and expertise continue to align with the company’s medium-term strategy in the chemicals and energy sectors.
Related operational disclosures
The director change is released alongside Sasol’s trading statement and business performance metrics for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2025, which appear as related notices in the company’s regulatory filings. Sasol thereby bundles the governance update with interim performance information to keep stakeholders informed of both leadership and operational developments.
Investor relations and regulatory contacts
Sasol invites interested parties to contact investor relations for clarification, listing Tiffany Sydow, Vice President Investor Relations, at +27 (0) 71 673 1929 and [email protected]. The company reiterates that the notification complies with JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings requirements and reflects its commitment to timely disclosure.