The Board of Directors of Business & Arts South Africa is pleased to announce that Michelle Constant has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of BASA, effective August 1, 2008.

Well-known as a media personality and arts journalist, Michelle Constant has extensive experience in radio and television both as producer and presenter. She brings her knowledge of both the arts and cultural sector and corporate South Africa to the position. BASA Chairman, Sikkie Kajee of KPMG, welcomes the appointment, saying: “Ms. Constant is a consummate professional in all that she does, and the Board has no doubt she will continue to grow our activities around the country, for the benefit of business and the arts.”

Michelle Constant replaces Nicola Danby, who has successfully led BASA for the past 11 years and who will be pursuing personal interests in the sector.