About
Ihron was Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) from 2006 to 2017. Prior to his position at UJ, Ihron worked for the SABC and the Department of Education as Deputy Director General, where he was tasked to oversee and lead the development and implementation of the post-apartheid national education curriculum and policy.
Ihron was Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) from 2006 to 2017.
Prior to his position at UJ, Ihron worked for the SABC and the Department of Education as Deputy Director General, where he was tasked to oversee and lead the development and implementation of the post-apartheid national education curriculum and policy.
Ihron is currently the Chairman of the South African National Commission for UNESCO.
He is also Senior Advisor to the Principal and Visiting Professor at Kings College London as well as an Honorary Professor at Nelson Mandela University.
He has extensive strategy, policy development and organisational turnaround and merger experience, complemented by experience in engaging with government, business and civil society.
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABSA Group Limited | Board | Member | 01/10/2019 | |
| ABSA Group Limited | Remuneration | Member | 01/10/2019 | |
| ABSA Group Limited | Social & Ethics | Member | 01/10/2019 |