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2026 Speakers

Yvonne Mfolo

Yvonne Mfolo

Executive Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability
Valterra Platinum
Yvonne Mfolo is the executive head of corporate affairs and sustainability at Valterra Platinum. She has extensive experience in mining in both the public and private sector. She previously held several senior positions at the former Department of Minerals and Energy, including chief director of communications and ministerial spokesperson. In 2006, she joined the Anglo American Group, holding executive corporate affairs roles at the group’s platinum, iron ore and coal businesses in South Africa. She also served as executive of external affairs for the Anglo American Africa region, where she led government relations, stakeholder engagement, social impact, regulatory affairs and transformation and  guided the businesses and leadership teams on optimising Anglo American’s contribution to sustainable socio-economic development and supporting the country’s national priorities. In 2024, Yvonne rejoined the PGMs business as the executive head of corporate affairs and sustainability, taking up the critical role of shaping and delivering the company’s corporate relations and sustainability strategy and the successful rebranding of Anglo American Platinum to Valterra Platinum. Yvonne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
 
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10 Feb 2026
13:20 - 14:20
Disruptive Discussions
Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)
LeadershipSustainability