Sibanye-Stillwater appoints Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak as chief sustainability officer
Appointment further diversifies and strengthens miner’s leadership team
09 January 2024 - 09:20
by Andries Mahlangu
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Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak as chief sustainability officer, effective immediately.
Naidoo-Vermaak has over 20 years’ experience in sustainable development in both the private mining and public sectors in SA and globally. Before joining Sibanye-Stillwater, she worked at various mining companies, including Harmony Gold, De Beers Consolidated Mines, BHP Billiton and Anglo American.
“As the group has grown and evolved, we have continued to attract exceptional talent externally while retaining our top talent internally to ensure efficient delivery of our strategic priorities,” CEO Neal Froneman said in a statement on Tuesday.
“Melanie’s appointment will further diversify and strengthen our senior leadership team. Sustainability/ESG is a strategic imperative for the group and we look forward to Melanie making a positive contribution in our journey to be a force for good.”
Naidoo-Vermaak holds a Bachelor of Sciences (Hons), a Master of Sciences in sustainable development and a Master of Business Administration.
Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers.
Sibanye-Stillwater appoints Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak as chief sustainability officer
Appointment further diversifies and strengthens miner’s leadership team
Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak as chief sustainability officer, effective immediately.
Naidoo-Vermaak has over 20 years’ experience in sustainable development in both the private mining and public sectors in SA and globally. Before joining Sibanye-Stillwater, she worked at various mining companies, including Harmony Gold, De Beers Consolidated Mines, BHP Billiton and Anglo American.
“As the group has grown and evolved, we have continued to attract exceptional talent externally while retaining our top talent internally to ensure efficient delivery of our strategic priorities,” CEO Neal Froneman said in a statement on Tuesday.
“Melanie’s appointment will further diversify and strengthen our senior leadership team. Sustainability/ESG is a strategic imperative for the group and we look forward to Melanie making a positive contribution in our journey to be a force for good.”
Naidoo-Vermaak holds a Bachelor of Sciences (Hons), a Master of Sciences in sustainable development and a Master of Business Administration.
mahlangua@businesslive.co.za
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