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Deeply entrenched in the Mining and Metals industry, I bring over a decade of expertise in executive search and talent advisory across the globe. I've had the privilege of supporting the full mining value chain—from prospectors and startups to tier-one producers and global technology leaders—delivering impactful results at every stage of growth.Currently, I serve as Executive Talent Acquisition Manager – Southern Hemisphere at De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company with unparalleled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling, and marketing of diamonds. De Beers and its partners produce about a third of the world’s rough diamonds by value, employing over 20,000 people globally, with operations spanning Angola, Botswana, Canada, Namibia, and South Africa.As part of the Centre of Expertise (COE) in the UK, I support senior (SLT) and executive leadership teams (ELT) with strategic, high-level hiring assignments aligned with De Beers’ Origin Strategy and Future-Fit Program. These initiatives are central to fulfilling the company’s "Building Forever" commitment—ensuring its diamond-related activities create a positive and lasting legacy.My role involves implementing world-class frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and support the organization’s medium- to long-term goals. Known for crafting innovative and sustainable solutions, I’ve developed strategies such as Talent Chains & Bins, Market Mapping Frameworks, and divisions such as "Insights & MineSight" to drive business development, market share, and organizational success.Ruan Roodt (HonsB.Com, MDP, ISM)"You lead people, you manage things."

Listed skills include Leadership, Coal Mining, Underground Mining, Contract Management, and 21 others.