EXECUTIVE

HOLGER RIEMENSPERGER

(BORN 1971)

Chief Executive Officer Executive Director

IAN KRAMER

(BORN 1970)

Chief Financial Officer

Stuart Miller

(BORN 1978)

Executive Vice President – Mining

DEAN MURRAY

(BORN 1969)

Executive Vice President for AECI Chemicals

RAFAEL FERNANDES

(BORN 1972)

Chief Transformation Officer

KHABONINA RAMOUPI

(BORN 1968)

Group Chief People Officer

CHERYL SINGH

(BORN 1977)

Group Company Secretary and General Counsel

Zanele Salman

(BORN 1980)

Group Chief of Staff

Non-EXECUTIVE

PHILISIWE SIBIYA (48)

Board Chairperson

SAMUEL COETZER (63)

Independent non-executive director

STEVE DAWSON (60)

Chairperson of the Environment, Health and Safety Independent non-executive director

Non-EXECUTIVE

  • PHILISIWE SIBIYA (48)

    Board Chairperson

    Chairperson of the Audit Committee Independent non-executive director

    South African

    BCom (Hons), University of Natal

    CA (SA)

    Appointed to the Board in 2018

    Philisiwe is the founder and chief executive officer of the Shingai Group, an investment holding company focused on empowering African-owned brands. With nearly two decades of executive leadership experience across the African continent, Philisiwe has held senior roles including chief financial officer of MTN South Africa and chief executive officer of MTN Cameroon, where she made history as the first woman appointed to a CEO position within the MTN Group. Her expertise spans finance, governance, risk management and strategic investment. She brings deep expertise in financial leadership, strategic investment, and governance, alongside a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory and operational environments across Africa. Her experience adds to AECI’s oversight of audit, risk, and capital allocation, while her entrepreneurial perspective enhances the Board’s focus on growth and innovation.

  • SAMUEL COETZER (63)

    Independent non-executive director

    Canadian

    BEng (Mining)

    Appointed to the Board in 2022

    Sam Coetzer is a seasoned global mining executive with more than 30 years of international experience across key mining regions, including Canada, the United States, South America, Australia, Tanzania, Fiji and South Africa. He has held multiple senior leadership roles in prominent international mining companies, bringing deep operational expertise, strategic leadership and a global perspective to the industry. As a Director of AECI, Sam’s extensive cross-continental experience and proven leadership strengthen the Company’s strategic direction and international outlook.

  • STEVE DAWSON (60)

    Chairperson of the Environment, Health and Safety Independent non-executive director

    Australian

    BSc (Hons), MBA, Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors

    Appointed to the Board in 2020

    Steve Dawson is an independent non-executive director of AECI, appointed to the Board in January 2020. He is the chief executive officer of Nomad Breads. His extensive international career spans executive leadership roles at Incitec Pivot Limited and Dyno Nobel, where he oversaw operations, safety and risk management in the explosives and fertilisers sectors. Earlier in his career, Steve gained valuable experience in South Africa’s mining sector, including a tenure at AECI as Operations and Marketing Manager in the company’s explosives business. Steve’s expertise in operational management, strategic growth and risk oversight contributes significantly to AECI’s governance and strategic objectives.

  • FIKILE DLUDLU (DE BUCK) (64)

    Chairperson of the Social, Ethics and

    Sustainability Committee Independent non-executive director

    South African

    BA Economics and Accounting, FCCA (UK)

    Appointed to the Board in 2019

    Fikile De Buck brings over 23 years of executive financial experience to the AECI Board, having held senior roles including chief operating officer and chief financial officer at the Council for Medical Schemes, and Treasurer at the Botswana Development Corporation. Fikile currently serves as the lead independent director of Mercedes-Benz South Africa and is a director of Attacq Limited. A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment in business, Fikile was the founding president of the South African Chapter of the Global Forum of Women Entrepreneurs and is an active member of Women in Mining South Africa. Her broad experience and leadership across sectors, as well as her deep expertise in governance and financial oversight, bring valuable insight and stewardship to AECI.

  • WALTER DISSINGER (62)

    Chairperson of the Risk Committee Independent non-executive director

    German

    MEng (Industrial)

    Appointed to the Board in 2020

    Walter Dissinger is an independent non-executive director of AECI and serves as Chairperson of the Risk Committee. He joined the Board in 2020, bringing over three decades of global leadership experience in the industrial and chemical sectors. Walter previously served as global chief executive officer of Votorantim Cimentos S.A., a leading international building materials and sustainable solutions company based in Brazil. Prior to that, he held senior executive roles at BASF across Argentina, Brazil and Germany, including President of the Nutrition and Health division, with responsibilities spanning strategy, business development, and performance chemicals. Walter also serves as an independent director on the boards of several international companies in Brazil. His extensive expertise in governance, risk oversight and strategic innovation contributes significantly to AECI’s long-term growth and resilience.

  • Billy Mawasha

    Billy Mawasha (46)

    Independent non-executive director

    South African

    BSc Electrical Engineering

    Appointed to the Board in 2025

    Billy Mawasha is a highly accomplished mining executive whose leadership experience spans some of South Africa’s most prominent mining houses. He has held senior roles at De Beers, AngloGold Ashanti, and Kumba Iron Ore, and served as country head of Rio Tinto South Africa as well as managing director of Richards Bay Minerals. As the founder and chief executive officer of Kolobe Nala Investment Company, Billy brings deep industry insight, strategic acumen and a strong track record of value creation. His wealth of experience and visionary leadership make him a valuable asset to AECI in his role as Non-Executive Director.

  • Nombulelo Moholi

    Nombulelo Moholi (65)

    Independent non-executive director

    South African

    BSc (Electrical and Electronics Engineering), Stanford Executive Program (Stanford University)

    Appointed to the Board in 2024

    Nombulelo has more than 30 years of experience in the South African corporate sector. She previously served as the CEO of Telkom SA Limited. In 2013, Nombulelo embarked on a career as a non-executive director and has served on the boards of Anglo American Platinum Limited, AVI Limited, Engen and Old Mutual. She brings strong ICT, governance and leadership expertise to the AECI Board, with deep insight into strategy and risk oversight at listed company level.

  • July Ndlovu

    July Ndlovu (59)

    Independent non-executive director

    South African

    BSc (Metallurgical Engineering), MBL (UNISA)

    Appointed to the Board on 1 January 2025

    July Ndlovu is a seasoned mining executive with over 30 years of experience across multiple commodities and global markets. Since 2007, he has held senior leadership roles, successfully leading large-scale projects and mergers and acquisitions in Southern Africa and Australia with multiple listings. His international mining leadership and commitment to safety and innovation support the Board’s strategic and sustainability priorities.

  • PATTY MISHIC O’BRIEN (59)

    Independent non-executive director

    American

    BSBA Industrial Marketing, MBA

    Appointed to the Board in 2021

    Patty gained her experience in the chemicals and advanced materials industry in her former position as chief commercial officer at UBQ Materials, a climate tech developer of advanced materials made from waste, and as chief commercial officer at CoorsTek, chief marketing officer at A Schulan (now LyondellBasell) and as global director of marketing excellence at Dow Inc. She brings valuable international commercial and sustainability experience to support AECI’s innovation and ESG ambitions.

  • MARNA ROETS (58)

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    Chairperson of the Remuneration & Human Capital Committee Independent non-executive director

    South African

    BCom (Hons), University of Pretoria

    Certificate in Theory of Accountancy, University of Pretoria

    CA (SA)

    Appointed to the Board in 2020

    Marna Roets is an accomplished business leader with deep expertise in financial services, banking and corporate finance, gained through executive roles at leading banking institutions across the African continent. She brings extensive experience in audit, operational efficiency and programme governance, with a strong focus on leveraging digital and data-driven solutions to enable strategic transformation. Her ability to balance innovation with disciplined execution adds significant value to the AECI Board.