Odendaal appointed NamibRand chief

THE private NamibRand Nature Reserve south of Sossusvlei in Hardap region, has announced that its founder Albi Bruckner has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer.

Writing in the reserve’s newly published newsletter ‘The Barking Gecko’. NamibRand’s Environment and Research Warden Danica Shaw said Nils Odendaal, who has acted as CEO since 20 June, has now been formally appointed as the new NamiRand chief as of March 1 2008.”There is no way to adequately express our admiration for Albi and his wonderful dream that became NamibRand, Shaw writes.She said Bruckner’s vision, dedication, tenacity and altruism regarding the reserve have made it the success it is today.She said Bruckner had invested money, sweat and perhaps even tears over 20 years in the reserve.Shaw added that last year was an interesting and busy one for Namib-Rand, which among others included the official openings of the vulture hide and restaurant and the NamibRand Desert and Awareness Centre.NamibRand’s Environment and Research Warden Danica Shaw said Nils Odendaal, who has acted as CEO since 20 June, has now been formally appointed as the new NamiRand chief as of March 1 2008.”There is no way to adequately express our admiration for Albi and his wonderful dream that became NamibRand, Shaw writes.She said Bruckner’s vision, dedication, tenacity and altruism regarding the reserve have made it the success it is today.She said Bruckner had invested money, sweat and perhaps even tears over 20 years in the reserve. Shaw added that last year was an interesting and busy one for Namib-Rand, which among others included the official openings of the vulture hide and restaurant and the NamibRand Desert and Awareness Centre.