Governance and leadership
Financial reporting, risk, controls and assurance; compliance and technology governance
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The responsibility for ICT governance is delegated to the Audit and Risk Committee by the Board of Directors.
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) and external subject matter experts provide in-depth insight on ICT governance and cybersecurity developments and trends to equip the committee in their oversight and decision-making to strengthen Implats’ ICT and cybersecurity posture, reduce associated risks, and protect assets and reputation from cyber threats.
The board operated through five committees during the reporting period. Each committee is governed by its own terms of reference and discharges its responsibilities in accordance with an annual work plan.
Independent non-executive directors: Thandi Orleyn, Dawn Earp, Ralph Havenstein, Lucky Kgatle, Mametja Moshe, Sydney Mufamadi, July Ndlovu, Preston Speckmann, Bernard Swanepoel.
Non-executive director: Boitumelo Koshane
Executive directors: Nico Muller, Meroonisha Kerber, Lee-Ann Samuel
Financial reporting, risk, controls and assurance; compliance and technology governance
Safety and workforce health; environmental performance and HSE controls
Shapes governance policies, plans for board and committee succession and drives board effectiveness through evaluations. In addition, it monitors the implementation of the Group's ethics management programme.
People and transformation; stakeholder and social obligations; remuneration governance
Long-term strategy and portfolio choices; capital allocation, investment appraisal and project execution
(1) Mr Ndlovu was appointed to the board on 1 May 2026 and to the committee with effect from 4 June 2026.
(1) Mr Kgatle was appointed to the board on 1 May 2026 and to the committee with effect from 4 June 2026.
(1) Mr Speckmann was appointed to the committee with effect from 4 June 2026.
(1) Mr Kgatle was appointed to the board on 1 May 2026 and to the committee with effect from 4 June 2026 along with Ms Earp.
(1) Mr Ndlovu was appointed to the board on 1 May 2026 and to the committee with effect from 4 June 2026.
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The board aims to maintain a balance between male and female board members and to ensure that female representation is at least 40%. |
Male | 7 |
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| Female | 6 |
| Executive | 3 |
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| Non-executive | 1 |
| Independent non-executive | 9 |
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The board promotes the appointment of directors from different races and cultures to ensure diverse representation of stakeholders. The board endeavours to maintain HDP representation above 50%. |
African | 6 |
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| Coloured | 2 | |
| Indian | 1 | |
| White | 4 |
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The board seeks a balance of emerging talent and seasoned experience, bringing together fresh perspectives and established expertise. |
Non-executive directors – tenure
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