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.
South Africa
City of Johannesburg
Mining & Metals
Gold, Mining, Mineral Processing, Minerals, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Operations Management, Technical, Engineering, Iron Ore, Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Strategy
Experience

Chief Executive Officer
Kolobe Nala Investment Company
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.

Member Board of Trustees
Palaeontological Scientific Trust
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.

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

Career Break
Sabbatical

Member of the Board
Symphonia for South Africa
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.
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