Billy Mawasha

Billy Mawasha

Chief Executive Officer

About

Billy Mawasha has been CEO of Kolobe Nala Investment Company (KNI) since April 2019. KNI is an investment holdings company with interests in mining, logistics and energy. Prior to KNI, Billy was Country Head – South Africa for Rio Tinto and Managing Director of Richard Bay Minerals. He previously held leadership, operational and technical roles at Anglo American (Kumba Iron Ore), AngloGold Ashanti and De Beers. Billy is a Certified Director (IoDSA) and a Non-Executive Director of JSE listed Exxaro Resources and AECI. In 2017, Billy was selected as a Young Global Leader (YGL) of the World Economic Forum, and in March 2023, he was invited to join the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Responsible Resource Use. Billy also serves as a Trustee of the Palaeontological Scientific Trust and a member of the Wits University Mining School Industry Advisory Board. Billy graduated with an Engineering degree from the University of Cape Town and has completed executive development programmes at Harvard Kennedy School, Kellogg School of Management, London Business School and GIBS in South Africa.

Country

South Africa

City

City of Johannesburg

Industry

Mining & Metals

Skill

Gold, Mining, Mineral Processing, Minerals, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Operations Management, Technical, Engineering, Iron Ore, Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Strategy

Experience

Kolobe Nala Investment Company

Chief Executive Officer

Kolobe Nala Investment Company

2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

Johannesburg, South Africa

Kolobe Nala Investment Company (Pty) Ltd (“KNI”) invests in the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors. KNI is a long-term value-add investor with strong operational and technical know-how. KNI works in partnership with management teams, providing strategic guidance and pragmatic expertise, to create value for its investors. Current investments include Kgatelopele Lime (Pty) Ltd, which acquired PPC Lime in 2021, Orion Minerals Ltd (ORN: SJ / ORN:AU) and its subsidiaries Prieska Resources (Pty) Ltd and Prieska North (Pty) Ltd.

Palaeontological Scientific Trust

Member Board of Trustees

Palaeontological Scientific Trust

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

As a member of the Board of Trustees at the Palaeontological Scientific Trust (PAST - https://past.org.za/), I play a role in preserving Africa's fossil heritage. Responsibilities include guiding strategic initiatives and supporting funding for research and education. I work collaboratively with experts to promote awareness and engagement in palaeontological efforts across the continent.

AECI Limited

Member of the Board

AECI Limited

LinkedIn
2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Non Executive Board Member and Chairman of the Social, Ethics and Safety Committee. I also serve on the Remuneration Committee.

Exxaro Resources

Member of the Board

Exxaro Resources

LinkedIn
2022-2 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

Non Executive Board Member and Chairman of the Investment Committee. I also serve on the Audit, Remuneration and Nominations Committees.

World Economic Forum

Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, 2017

World Economic Forum

LinkedIn
2017-3 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

http://widgets.weforum.org/ygl-2017/

World Economic Forum

Member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Responsible Resource Use

World Economic Forum

LinkedIn
2023-3 - 2024-12 · 1 yr 10 mos

The World Economic Forum’s network of Global Future Councils (https://www.weforum.org/communities/global-future-councils) is the world’s foremost multistakeholder and interdisciplinary knowledge network dedicated to promoting innovative thinking to shape a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. The network convenes around 600 of the most relevant and knowledgeable thought leaders from academia, government, international organizations, business, and civil society, grouped in expertise-based thematic councils. It is an invitation-only community and members are nominated for a two-year term.

Implats

Member of the Board

Implats

LinkedIn
2022-9 - 2025-10 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Non Executive Board Member and Chairman of the Social, Transformation and Remuneration Committee. I also serve on the Health, Safety, Environment and Risk Committee.

Metair Investments Limited

Member of the Board

Metair Investments Limited

LinkedIn
2018-3 - 2025-10 · 7 yrs 8 mos

Non Executive Board Member and Chairman of the Investment Committee. I also serve on the Audit Committee and the Operations, Risk and Technology Committee.

Murray & Roberts

Member of the Board

Murray & Roberts

LinkedIn
2020-3 - 2022-8 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Non Executive Board Member. I also serve on the Health, Safety & Environment Committee and the Social and Ethics Committee.

Sabbatical

Career Break

Sabbatical

2018-10 - 2019-3 · 6 mos
Symphonia for South Africa

Member of the Board

Symphonia for South Africa

2017-5 - 2018-12 · 1 yr 8 mos

Symphonia for SA is a national NPO & PBO, with a bold and audacious vision: Quality education for all children in South Africa by 2025. Partners for Possibility (www.pfp4sa.org) is the flagship programme of Symphonia for South Africa. The PfP Programme was founded in 2010 when Louise van Rhyn (Director and Founder), became the first Business Leader to partner with a Principal in an effort to improve a school's education outcomes. The PfP initiative speaks to the idea that enhancing the quality of education, improving the school environment and encouraging engagement between parents and teachers are meaningful and attainable goals that would provide an upward spiral of real change in society. By placing the school at the centre of community we believe that a radical transformation can be achieved in the education sector.

Education

Harvard Kennedy School

Harvard Kennedy School

LinkedIn

Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century

2019 - 2019
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

LinkedIn
2016 - 2016
London Business School

London Business School

LinkedIn
2007 - 2007
University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town

LinkedIn

Electrical Engineering

1996 - 1999 · 3 yrs

Billy Mawasha's Contact Information

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