South Africa

Hildegardt Whites is a South Africa Actress, Singer & MC best known for her role as Bonita on 7de Laan.Hildegardt is considered a formidable actress and theatrical performer. Her daily slot on the small screen has made her a household name, and one of South Africa’s most sought-after personalities. In 2016 Hildegardt launched her own… read more »

Stephen Nirenstein is currently the Finance Director of Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited. Prior to his current role, he was the Diageo Group Financial Planning and Analysis Director based in Budapest. Before then, Stephen spent three years as the financial controller for the Diageo Red Stripe business in Jamaica and also worked as the commercial finance… read more »

Daniel Has Over 27 Years Work Experience Mostly In A Multinational Setting, With Extensive Experience In General Management, Business Leadership, Manufacturing, And Supply Chain Management. He Worked With Unilever For Close To 22 Years During Which He Held Various Leadership Positions In Different Countries , Namely Ghana, Kenya And South Africa, Including A Role As… read more »

Rodney Ruston holds a degree in mining engineering and an MBA and has over 35 years of business experience during which he has led private and publicly-listed companies in the resources, oil and gas and construction industries. His international experience as the chief executive of a heavy construction and mining contractor coupled with chief executive… read more »

Maria Richter is an experienced FTSE 100 non-executive director who has served on a diverse range of UK and International boards. She previously served on the board of National Grid plc in the UK from 2003 to July 2014 where she was the chairperson of the finance committee and member of the audit and nominations… read more »

Michael Kirkwood is a highly experienced and respected former international banker, having worked at the highest levels of Citigroup during his 30-year career with the bank. He is currently Chairman of Ondra Partners LLP, a non-executive director of London Scottish International Limited and has recently joined the board of Bushveld Minerals Ltd as Senior Independent… read more »

Dave Hodgson formerly held a series of senior and executive positions over three decades with the Anglo American and De Beers group of companies, and also held the post of Chief Operating Officer of AngloGold Ashanti from November 2001 through to his retirement in April 2005. In addition, he has held nonexecutive directorships at Moto… read more »

Rhidwaan Gasant was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Energy Africa Limited. Rhidwaan Gasant serves as a director and chairs the Audit and Risk Committees of international companies in the MTN Group. His other directorships include those in the Rapid African Energy Holdings Group, a start up oil and gas exploration business focused on Africa,… read more »

Albert Garner has extensive experience in capital markets, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions having worked with Lazard Frères & Co., LLC for 39 years in various leadership positions. He is one of the most senior bankers at Lazard, currently leading their special committee practice and chairing their fairness opinion committee. He formerly led Lazard’s… read more »

Sipho Pityana has extensive business experience having served in both an executive and non-executive capacity on several JSE listed boards of companies as well as running his own company, Izingwe Capital which he chairs. He is chairman of the JSE-listed Onelogix Group, as well as the Council of the University of Cape Town. He has… read more »

Maria partners with the company’s business leaders to ensure AngloGold Ashanti complies with legal requirements across the group. Other responsibilities are compliance, company secretarial functions and integrated reporting. She is also accountable for the legal and commercial aspects of global procurement. Maria has been with the group since 2011 and has worked in similar positions… read more »

Chris Sheppard: As the Chief Operations Officer – South Africa, Chris’ portfolio post the recently announced Asset sales and closures, includes AngloGold Ashanti’s remaining South African assets include the Mponeng underground gold mine, and two surface operations comprising the Mine Waste Solutions tailings dump-retreatment business and the rock dump reclamation and processing business. Together, these… read more »

Christine Ramon has held senior financial management and executive positions in various companies, in particular as chief financial officer and executive director of Sasol Limited from 2006 to 2013. Prior to this, she was chief executive officer of Johnnic Holdings Limited, having previously served as its financial director. Christine has served on the boards of… read more »

Acquila Ntsonkota is a Digital Strategist at Avatar South Africa. Acquila is also a Former Digital Marketing Specialist at Ackermans. Acquila is  a self-starter, passionate and results driven individual. She is passionate about helping brands see the value of integrating digital marketing into their marketing strategy to reach their overall business objectives. She has  3 years… read more »

Abigail Viljoen Partner, Financial Services Risk Management leader for Africa. On a 3 year assignment from EY London to Financial Services Africa, Abigail Viljoen lead the Risk Management practice, offering advisory services to the financial services industry. These services include Market Conduct, Prudential, Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit. She have a particular interest in… read more »