The deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, Louise Shixwameni, says the appointment of the right people on the boards of directors of public enterprises has improved compared to past struggles.

Shixwameni addressed the Public Enterprises Conference, which aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders to drive the growth and success of public enterprises in the country.

The Chief Executive Officers of State Owned Enterprises met at Midgard for a team-building exercise in preparation for the annual general meeting of the Public Enterprises Chief Executive Forum.

Issues discussed during the team-building meeting include the essentials of effective leadership, enhancing social relations, and defining roles within teams.

About 30 CEOs from various public enterprises attended the engagement.

Chairperson of the Public Enterprise CEO's Forum, Immanuel Mulunga, stressed the importance of CEOs comparing notes.