Sicelo Ntuli (42)
Chief Operating Officer: Africa
BSc Eng. (Electrical), MBA
Mr Ntuli has over 20 years work experience in the mining industry and has held various senior roles in operations, engineering, business strategy and investor relations. In 2011, he was appointed managing director of Iduapriem Mine and played a key role in the turnaround of the mine’s operating performance and reduction of costs. Mr Ntuli was promoted to senior vice president for the Continental Africa Region in 2016 where he led the transition of Geita from open pit to underground operations, among other achievements. He was subsequently promoted to role of chief operating officer for Africa, including South African operations in 2019. Mr Ntuli is also a Harvard Business School alumnus.