ANA reports that the Black Management Forum (BMF) said on Thursday it was pleased with the appointment of Nompumelelo Zikalala as managing director for diamond producer De Beers’s group-managed operations.
The lobby group observed that Zikalala’s extensive background and experience in mining and within De Beers positioned her as the best choice for the role. BMF president Andile Nomlala said: “It is very encouraging to see a deliberate move from De Beers to not only promote and advance black talent but also noting the support that will be provided to her by a head of operations. It is our hope that De Beers will continue to make concerted and deliberate efforts in ensuring that they advance transformation where it matters and mostly at the executive level.” The organisation, which lobbies for transformation within SA-based companies to include more black people in senior management positions, said it was further encouraged by the Anglo American subsidiary’s efforts to transform its business while consolidating its operations. “By so doing they are demonstrating their seriousness about succession planning and respect for black talent and leadership,” Nomlala said.
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