B Eng (Mining) (Hons), Pr Eng

Chris was previously the Executive Head of Joint Ventures for Anglo Platinum Limited. Chris has over 18 years of mine management experience. He was previously General Manager of Anglo 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)

Previously Aart was the Manager Mining at Grootegeluk Coal Mine at Kumba Resources and General Manager at Thabazimbi Mine. He has extensive experience in underground and open-cast mining.

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

Alex 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 Sustainability and Community Affairs at BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa before joining Kumba Iron Ore.

BEng (Mech), MBA

Until assuming his current position, Andrew headed Kumba’s mega mine project focused on achieving a step change in safety and production performance at Sishen Mine. Prior to that, he held several general management positions with Anglo Coal.

BEng (Hons) (Metallurgy), MBA

Christo was the former Business Development Manager for Kumba Resources’ Iron Ore business. Other senior posts include metallurgy, various engineering and operationals positions in the industry.

BSc (Metallurgical Eng), MBA

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 the project director for the former Kumba Resources’ 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 Executive Head of Human Resources for Kumba Iron Ore with effect from January 2010. She was previously the human resources director at Afrisam South Africa Limited.

BA (Law), LLB

Vusani, an admitted attorney, 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.