Accountable for the Petra Diamonds (Group) ERM and Combined Assurance systems.• Developed a GRC approach and established an ERM Department.• Successfully deployed ERM Methodology, Policy and Software System (CURA Solutions).• Successfully established a vertically integrated ERM system across Petra Diamonds Operations (South Africa, Tanzania) and Group Functions (South Africa, UK).

Accountable for leading multiple teams including logistics, human resources, security, information technology and communication across various African locations. Provided strategic direction, facilitated collaboration and focused teams on desired outcomes. Ensured alignment of activities across divisions within overall company strategy.• Championed the successful establishment of a new mining venture in Sierra Leone, which included strategic planning, reconnaissance, logistics planning… Show more Accountable for leading multiple teams including logistics, human resources, security, information technology and communication across various African locations. Provided strategic direction, facilitated collaboration and focused teams on desired outcomes. Ensured alignment of activities across divisions within overall company strategy.• Championed the successful establishment of a new mining venture in Sierra Leone, which included strategic planning, reconnaissance, logistics planning and execution. • Led multiple complex programmes including the upgrade of support services to Williamson Diamond Mine in Tanzania as well as Cullinan Diamond Mine in South Africa. • Established partnerships and collaborated with South African trade unions, officials and politicians. Liaised with stakeholders including media and government officials. • Managed enterprise development initiatives, and local economic development projects. Established an environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach. • Led the human resources functions, logistics, security, information technology and corporate communication teams. Created a culture of continuous learning, open engagement and collaboration. Provided learning and development opportunities. • Developed divisional strategies, led execution of cross-functional programmes and monitored execution. Mitigated risk by implementing enterprise risk management strategies. Show less

Lieutenant Colonel, SA Armour Corp with last posting as officer instructor at Junior Command and Staff Duties Course (SA Army College).