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Ana Hajduka Shields

Founder & CEO

Africa Green Co

Ana is qualified as a lawyer in both England & Wales and the State of New York and is an infrastructure and energy professional with more than 20 years’ experience in a variety of transactions including project finance, public-private partnerships and project development, working on energy and infrastructure projects in emerging markets. Ana trained with Allen & Overy LLP and went on to work for Fulbright & Jaworski LLP and Trinity International LLP, advising on a diverse range of projects within the energy sector, predominately in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ana negotiated and/or was involved in a number of renewable energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa and is an African IPP project finance and PPA risk allocation specialist. Ana also worked in an advisory role for power pools in Africa and is therefore well versed in the opportunities and benefits of regional power trading for risk diversification and power market creation. In March 2015, Ana was appointed by the UNECE as the Team Leader responsible for a Project Team (comprising about 30 specialists) in charge of developing international renewable energy PPP standards as part of the Sustainable Energy for All agenda. 

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Rohitesh Dhawan

President and CEO

International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)

Rohitesh “Ro” Dhawan is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM). He leads the Council of 24 CEOs of the world’s largest mining & metals companies in voluntary leadership actions that raise the standards of responsible mining.  
Under his leadership, ICMM has undertaken landmark commitments and action on critical sustainable development issues, including the first industry-wide commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions, the first collective commitment on nature positive, pioneering actions on diversity, equity and inclusion, and significant steps towards transparency of the industry’s contribution and performance, including on tax and contract disclosure.
Ro is a Senior Associate (non-resident) in the Energy & Climate Change Programme at the Centre for Strategic & International Studies. He is also a Fellow and faculty member of the Africa Leadership Initiative and a Raisina fellow at the Asian Forum on Global Governance. He serves on the Advisory Boards of the Columbia Centre for Sustainable Investment, Concordia, and Resolve. He has served on the UK Government’s Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (PACT) Programme and was named one of South Africa’s climate change leaders for his work with the country’s mining sector.
Ro hold a Master’s in Environmental Change & Management from the University of Oxford in the UK and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Rhodes University in South Africa.

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Daniel Litvin

Founder

Resource Resolutions

Daniel Litvin is Founder of Resource Resolutions, a new venture dedicated to the resolution of conflict and societal division over natural resources. Daniel is also Senior Advisor to the Executive Committee of ERM, the world’s largest sustainability consulting firm, and Visiting Senior Fellow at the Grantham Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics. Previously, Daniel founded and ran Critical Resource, which he grew to be a leading provider of advice to natural resource and energy firms and their investors on sustainability, 'license to operate' and geo-political risks. Critical Resource was acquired by ERM in 2020. Prior to Critical Resource, Daniel was an advisor to McKinsey and Rio Tinto leadership on sustainability issues, a senior research fellow at Chatham House on energy geopolitics, and - at the start of his career - resources and environment correspondent at 'The Economist'. He is author of the book, ‘Empires of Profit’ - a history of the political challenges facing big corporations, from the East India Company onwards. Daniel holds an MSc in anthropology and development from LSE, and a BA in philosophy, politics and economics from Oxford University.

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Mike Teke

CEO

Seriti Resources

Mike Teke is the CEO of Seriti Resources Holdings which he co-founded in 2018. His qualifications include a BA (Ed), BEd, BA (Hons) and an MBA.

Mike has held HR roles at several companies including Unilever from 1992 to 1994, Bayer from 1994 to 1999, BHP Billiton from 2000 to 2005 and Impala Platinum from 2005 to 2007. Upon his departure at BHP Billiton, he became a founding member of Optimum Coal from 2007 to 2012 where he took on the role of CEO, and later Non- Executive Chairman until 2015.

Mike was also the VP of the Chamber of Mines in SA between 2011/12 and subsequently became the President from 2013 to 2017. He became the Chairman of the Richards Bay Coal Terminal Board in 2012 and stepped down in 2016 to become a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.

Mike currently serves as Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder of Masimong Group Holdings and Non-Executive Chairman for several companies, including Rolfes, Anchor Group, and previously served as the Chairman of Council at the University of Johannesburg. He has been appointed as a Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School. This title is only conferred on professionals who contribute to UJ’s academic enterprise through their professional expertise. Mike is also a Non-Executive Director of ARB, DNI, Halewood, and Mouton Citrus.

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Champ Thekiso

Founding Executive Director

Thekvest Group

Champ Thekiso is a qualified Chartered Accountant and strategic consultant with over 17 years’ experience. His career began at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he developed his auditing and advisory skills for SMMEs.  
Champ has since excelled in transforming underperforming entities into high-growth advisory firms and founded Thekvest Group, leading numerous strategic initiatives focused on socio-economic development and economic inclusion, particularly in the resources sector. His leadership has been pivotal in collaborations with industry leaders, amongst others like Impala Platinum and the Minerals Council South Africa. 
Champ’s expertise extends to facilitating planning sessions across various sectors, developing long-term strategic plans, and ensuring robust financial governance. His commitment to ethical leadership is evident in his governance roles across various boards, consistently positioning him as a trusted advisor in socio-economic development. Champ’s ability to bridge private sector dynamism with public sector compliance makes him a valuable asset in driving both corporate success and societal impact in South Africa.

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Faith Mutete

Founder and CEO

WIM Zimbabwe

Faith Mutete is the Founder and CEO of Women in Mining Zimbabwe (WIM Zimbabwe) and a passionate small-scale and gemstone miner with firsthand experience in the sector. She combines over 15 years of expertise in public health and community development with her deep understanding of mining challenges to advocate for gender equality, sustainable practices, and economic empowerment in mining communities.

Faith has led transformative initiatives, including capacity-building programs for women miners, campaigns to combat child labor, and efforts to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance. She is a proud recipient of the AWE Award by the U.S. Embassy and the global Women in Mining 100 Award, which recognizes her as one of the top women leaders in the mining sector.

Committed to fostering sustainable mining, Faith aims to ensure the industry contributes to equitable growth while empowering women and protecting the environment for future generations.

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