B Eng (Mining) (Hons), Pr Eng

Chris joined the board of Kumba on 1 July 2008 and is the chief executive officer. He was previously the executive head of joint ventures for Anglo American Platinum Limited. Chris serves as a non-executive director on the board of Exxaro Resources Limited and is also a director of Anglo American South Africa Limited. He has over 19 years of mine management experience and was previously general manager of Anglo American Platinum’s Amandebult Platinum mine and Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum mine.

BCom (Acc) CA(SA)

Martin, Kumba’s head of finance, has been appointed to act in the position of chief financial officer with effect from 31 December 2011. Prior to joining Kumba in 2007, Martin held management positions in the petrochemicals industry and the external audit profession, specialising in the mining industry.

MEng (Mining)

Aart was appointed to his current position on 1 March 2008. He was previously the manager mining at Grootgeluk coal mine at Kumb Resources Limited and general manager at Thabazimbi mine. Aart has extensive experience in underground and open-cast mining.

MSc (Environmental Policy and Management), BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

Alex was appointed to his current position on 1 January 2011. He has more than 15 years’ management experience in integrated health, safety, environmental, community and quality management within the mining, smelting, manufacturing and consulting sectors. He was vice president of sustainability and community affairs at BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa before joining Kumba.

BEng (Mech), MBA

Andrew was appointed to his current position on 1 June 2008. Before this, he headed Kumba’s mega mine project, focused on achieving a step change in safety and production performance at Sishen mine, and has also held several general management positions with Anglo American Thermal Coal.

BEng (Hons) (Metallurgy), MBA

Christo was appointed to his current position on 1 December 2006. Prior to this, he was the former business development manager for Kumba Resources Limited’s iron ore business. Other senior posts include various metallurgy, engineering and operational positions in the industry.

BSc (Metallurgical Eng), MBA, Pr Eng

Cornelia has held management positions in process development; asset optimisation and projects; ore beneficiation; and continuous improvement prior to her appointment as General Manager of Thabazimbi Mine. She was the first woman to be appointed to this position at Kumba Iron Ore.

MSc (Applied Physics), PhD (Materials Science and Engineering)

Timo was previously employed by TechnoServe as Country Director SA. His academic background and industry experience adds international depth to the Kumba team.

BEng (Mech), MBA

Francois was appointed to his current position on 1 December 2006. Prior to this, he was the project director of the former Kumba Resources Limited’s Northern Cape iron ore interests. He has experience in various operational and engineering roles in the mining industry, with particular expertise in strategic projects.

Badmin (Hons) (UNW), MAP (Wits)

Virginia was appointed to her current position on 4 January 2010. She was previously the human resources director at Afrisam South Africa Limited. Virginia has extensive experience in human resources in the manufacturing and mining industries.

BA (Law), LLB

Vusani was appointed to his current position on 2 May 2007. He is an admitted attorney, and was previously the corporate services manager for AVI Limited and group company secretary for Santam Limited.

BA (Communications) (UNW), Advanced Certificate (Journalism)

Yvonne joined Kumba on 1 August 2011, from Anglo American’s Thermal Coal business where she held the position of Head of Public Affairs. Prior to this she was the Chief Director of Communications at the then Department of Minerals and Energy (DME), and spokesperson for the Minister. She spent nine years with the DME.