|
|
5 December 2014 |
Anglo American seconds Khanyisile Kweyama to Business Unity South Africa as CEO |
|
Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") announces the secondment of Khanyisile Kweyama, Executive Director of Anglo American South Africa, for a two year term as CEO of Business Unity South Africa ("BUSA"), the organisation that represents the interests of the business community in South Africa. Ms Kweyama will take up her new position at BUSA with effect
2 January 2015.
Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American, said: "Khanyisile Kweyama has the perfect blend of experience to lead BUSA in its mission to serve the interests of the South African business community with a strong, yet fair voice. I thank Khanyisile for her work as our executive director in South Africa over the last two years, in what has been a challenging period for the mining industry, and wish her well during her secondment to BUSA."
Khanyisile Kweyama commented: "I am proud of the work of my team at Anglo American and that we have accomplished a closer and more trusting relationship with the government and our other key stakeholders. I am now honoured to be taking up the role of CEO of BUSA in what is a most critical time for business and government in South Africa to better understand each other and to work towards our common goals. Given the right regulatory and fiscal parameters, businesses in South Africa are the force that can be unlocked to make the investments necessary to grow, to create jobs and to deliver the economic upliftment that we all want for our country."
Anglo American is carrying out a review of the governance structure within Anglo American's corporate office in South Africa to ensure optimal effectiveness and alignment with its business priorities and will confirm any changes to that structure in due course.
For further information, please contact:
Media |
|
Investors |
UK James Wyatt-Tilby Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759 |
|
UK Paul Galloway Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8718 |
Emily Blyth Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8481 |
|
Edward Kite Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 2178 |
South Africa Pranill Ramchander Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2592 |
|
Sarah McNally Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8747 |
Shamiela Letsoalo
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 3112
Notes to editors:
Anglo American is a global and diversified mining business that provides the raw materials essential for economic development and modern life. Our people are at the heart of our business. It is our people who use the latest technologies to find new resources, plan and build our mines and who mine, process and move and market our products - from bulk commodities and base metals to precious metals and diamonds (through De Beers) - to our customers around the world. Our diversified portfolio of products spans the economic development cycle and, as a responsible miner, we are the custodians of precious resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the long-term value that those resources represent for our shareholders, but also for the communities and countries in which we operate - creating sustainable value and making a real difference. Our mining operations, growth projects and exploration and marketing activities extend across southern Africa, South America, Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.
www.angloamerican.com
