Raksha Naidoo

CEO & Chairperson The Particle Group & Women in Mining South Africa

Raksha is a BSc graduate and an executive level professional who has amassed almost two decades of experience in various analytical, production leadership and general management disciplines.

Raksha views teamwork, consultation and communication as the key pillars of all her successes. To this end, she is passionate about the transfer of knowledge to enable all members of her team to grow both personally and professionally. She has built harmonious relationships at all levels of the organisation to enable the achievement of common goals. This includes constructive relationships with organised labour, which has assisted in her growth as a leader.

One of Raksha’s biggest passions is people. Over the years that has come in different forms, always being the go-to friend, the listener and problem solver, mentor and leader, getting involved in various charity initiatives whenever possible, including founding a non-profit company called The Girlfriends Group, and even play match maker to friends looking for love.

When Raksha sees potential in someone, she invests hard in them. She wants to see them develop, grow and become the best version of themselves. This mentorship passion propelled Raksha to get involved with Women in Mining South Africa organisation, where she currently holds the position of WiMSA Chairperson. And Raksha holds the position of CEO of The Particle Group.

2024 Agenda Sessions

The Just Energy Transition: What does it mean to be just?

How do we create a just and green energy transition?
A full supply chain approach to green products: how are we powering the production of transition minerals?
Justice for affected workers: is the “just energy transition” more than remedying fossil fuel abandonment?
Local content and the distribution of benefits
Justice for future generations and non-humans: Nature-based solutions to sustainably manage natural resources.

Tuesday 06 February 10:55 - 11:40 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 10:55 02/06/2024 11:40 The Just Energy Transition: What does it mean to be just?

How do we create a just and green energy transition?
A full supply chain approach to green products: how are we powering the production of transition minerals?
Justice for affected workers: is the “just energy transition” more than remedying fossil fuel abandonment?
Local content and the distribution of benefits
Justice for future generations and non-humans: Nature-based solutions to sustainably manage natural resources.

Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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