BusinessLive reports that Kumba Iron Ore has appointed Mpumi Zikalala as its new CEO, replacing Themba Mkhwanazi who will head Anglo American’s global bulk commodities business.
Both appointments take effect in January. Kumba, which is SA’s largest iron producer and is majority owned by Anglo American, said on Tuesday that the changes followed the resignation of Seamus French, who headed Anglo American’s global bulk commodities business. Zikalala brings more than 20 years of mining experience, having held a number of senior operational and commercial leadership roles at De Beers, where she is now the MD of its managed operations. De Beers is one of the world’s largest diamond miners and is part of Anglo stable. Zikalala started her career as a chemical engineering bursar at Anglo American. Kumba chair Terence Goodlace said the company was committed to nurturing and supporting the success of women. Zikalala will join a handful of women executives who are leading JSE-listed companies. Bidvest’s Mpumi Madisa is the only black woman CEO among the top JSE-listed companies.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Andries Mahlangu at BusinessLive
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