Bernard is a seasoned marketing professional with more than 35 years of experience in the mining and metals industries, having spent a number of years with BHP Billiton Aluminium, BHP Energy Coal and South 32. He has worked in Singapore on commodity trading and risk management, is known for his extensive commercial knowledge and is a director at RBCT. In his most recent role as Group Manager Marketing and Sales for South 32, he established the marketing strategy and structure for domestic and export sales across Johannesburg and London.

Mpumi previously held the position of head of corporate affairs at the South African coal division of Anglo American plc. Prior to this, she was media and external relations manager at Anglo American Platinum Limited. Before joining Anglo American, Mpumi was head of communications at Sanofi. Mpumi has held leadership positions at various companies and has extensive experience in communications and brand management, reputation management, media relations, stakeholder engagement, socio-economic development and ESG strategic management.

Leslie is a mechanical engineer, having commenced his career at Anglo American in 1996 as a junior engineer in the coal division. He held various roles, including General Manager and head of the safety and sustainability development department and has experience in underground and opencast mining, process plants, projects and construction. Leslie successfully integrated the operational risk management process into the operating model of the South African coal division of Anglo American.

Carina has held several management roles in the South African coal operations, having started her career at SasCoal Engineering. She was previously the head of safety and health at the South African coal division of Anglo American plc.

Lesego has extensive human resources experience within the natural resources sector, having worked at Kumba Iron Ore Limited and ArcelorMittal SA Limited. He was previously head of human resources at the South African coal division of Anglo American plc.

Johan has held a number of management roles at various collieries of Anglo American’s South African coal operations and was the general manager at the Sishen mine of Kumba Iron Ore Limited, during which these mines achieved prestigious safety, productivity and efficiency awards within the Anglo American Group. He was previously the head of operations and business services of the South African coal division of Anglo American plc.

Deon was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Anglo American’s coal business and subsequently assumed responsibility for strategy, business development and finance. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for several finance functions across Anglo American and its divisions over 14 years including corporate finance, capital management, shared accounting services and risk and audit. Deon spent six years with KPMG where he completed his articles and managed a software joint venture.

July is an experienced mining executive and has worked in different commodities over the last three decades. He was previously Chief Executive Officer of Anglo American’s coal business and prior to that occupied the position of Executive Head of processing at Anglo American Platinum.