01 December 2009
Anglo American appoints Godfrey Gomwe as Executive Director of Anglo American South Africa
Anglo American plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Godfrey Gomwe as Executive Director of Anglo American South Africa with immediate effect. He will act as Anglo American’s key representative in South Africa, working together with Anglo American’s Business Unit CEOs to deliver the Group’s strategy in the region.
Mr Gomwe recently served as Head of Group Business Development, Africa for Anglo American plc and was previously Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer of Anglo American South Africa. He has served on a number of Anglo American’s operating boards and executive committees during a 10 year career with the Group and has held a number of directorships in other listed and unlisted companies. Specifically, Godfrey was previously Chairman of Highveld Steel and Chairman of Mondi SA prior to its restructuring. Godfrey is currently Chairman of Anglo Zimele and the Transformation Committee of Anglo American South Africa.
Cynthia Carroll, Chief Executive of Anglo American plc, said: “Godfrey Gomwe’s depth of business and leadership experience in the mining and metals industry will be invaluable in his leadership of Anglo American South Africa. His 20 years of industry experience and his intimate knowledge of Anglo American’s operations equip him well for his new role.”
Godfrey Gomwe said: “I look forward to continuing to be involved in leading Anglo American in South Africa and further strengthening the strategic efforts to drive growth and value for the Group as it continues to invest in and grow its mining operations in South Africa. As the Group’s key representative in South Africa, I look forward to reinforcing our relationships with all our major stakeholders.”
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Anglo American
James Wyatt-Tilby, Media Relations
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759
Notes to Editors:
Anglo American
plc is one of the world’s largest mining groups.
With its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, it is a
global leader in platinum group metals and diamonds, with
significant interests in coal, base and ferrous metals, as well as
an industrial minerals business. The Group is geographically
diverse, with operations in Africa, Europe, South and North
America, Australia and Asia.
(www.angloamerican.co.uk)
Biography: Godfrey Gomwe
- 20 years experience in executive level positions in the
Metals and Mining industry, including 10 years with the Anglo
American Group. He has held many directorships in both listed and
unlisted companies.
- Currently Head of Group Business Development, Africa for Anglo
American. Also Chairman of Anglo Zimele, the Transformation
Committee of Anglo American South Africa, and Anglo American
Zimbabwe.
- Has served on a number of Anglo American operating boards and
executive committees during his time with the Group. He was
previously Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer of Anglo
American South Africa. He was also Chairman of Highveld Steel and
Chairman of Mondi SA, prior to its restructuring.
- During his tenure in these COO and Chairman roles, he has
developed and led the execution of major business strategic
repositioning and transformation strategies.
- Before moving to South Africa in 2003, he was the Chief
Executive of Anglo American Zimbabwe, during which time he was
awarded the Anglo Global CEO’s safety award in 2003 (Bindura
Nickel) and runner up 2005 (Zimbabwe Alloys).
- He has a developed network of contacts within the current South
African administration. He also has a depth of experience in
working with African government and political organisations (on
projects in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya and
Ghana).
- Ten years of venture capital experience, gained as Chairman of
Takura Ventures, one of the most successful funds in the then CDC
group.
- Chairman of Tshikululu Social Investments, a leading company
that manages the social investments for several companies,
including the Chairman’s Funds, First Rand Foundation,
Discovery Foundation, De Beers and others.
- Chartered accountant by profession and holds a Masters degree
in Business Leadership from the University of South
Africa.
Anglo Zimele, makes a difference through
enterprise development and manages three funds:
Supply Chain Fund, Anglo Khula Mining Fund and Small Business
Start-Up Fund. Recognising that small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
play a key role in driving economic transformation, in 1989 Anglo
American established Anglo Zimele to empower black entrepreneurs
through the creation and transformation of SMEs.
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