Benedikt Sobotka is CEO of Eurasian Resources Group, a global metals and mining company that supplies critical raw materials for the green energy transition.
He has extensive experience in the mining and energy sectors, previously having held various management positions at BCG advising multinationals worldwide, including in Germany, Russia, South Africa and the UK.
Mr Sobotka works in close partnership with the World Economic Forum, taking an active role in industry groups and wider initiatives. He sits on the Governors Steering Committee for the Metals and Mining Community and the Steering Committee for the Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI).
He is co-chair of the Global Battery Alliance and a founding member of the Re|Source initiative, which work towards establishing an ethical and sustainable battery supply chain.
Mr Sobotka is also Advisor to the Hainan International Energy Exchange and an investor in high-tech start-ups, including MVS, which was sold to Platts/Dow Jones in 2015. In addition, he has co-authored a Financial Times top 10 bestseller, China Champions, about success strategies for investment in China.
He holds an MA in Management from the WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management and has also studied at the Rotterdam School of Management, CEIBS Shanghai, and the Moscow Finance Academy.
Mineral export bans - How does this affect investment opportunities?
Monday 05 February 16:20 - 16:40 Disruptors Stage
Disruptive Discussions
Hear from one of Africa’s leading mining companies as they outline how they are bringing positive change and disruption to the industry, the country and the African continent.
Tuesday 06 February 10:00 - 10:20 Disruptors Stage
Disruptive Discussions
Hear from one of Africa’s leading mining companies as they outline how they are bringing positive change and disruption to the industry, the country and the African continent.
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Tuesday 06 February 15:40 - 16:25 Disruptors Stage
Disruptive Discussions
What does a successful business relationship between car manufacturers and African miners look like?