Mike Teke

Group 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.

2024 Agenda Sessions

The just transition and coal: is coal holding Africa back?

Wednesday 07 February 10:10 - 10:55 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 10:10 02/07/2024 10:55 The just transition and coal: is coal holding Africa back? Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg

This Is Your Life: A Personal Journey of Leadership in Mining

A moderated discussion with Mike Teke, Founder and CEO of 91% black owned coal miner, Seriti Resources, as well as its new renewable energy arm, Seriti Green.

We delve into Mike’s journey “to the top” of mining, exploring personal topics ranging from his studies, family influence, mentors, values and what motivates him; through to his experience in mining, approach to business strategy and leadership and his views on the future of mining.

(There will be a short opportunity for Q&A)

Thursday 08 February 09:10 - 09:40 Disruptors Stage

Young Leaders

Add to calendar 02/08/2024 09:10 02/08/2024 09:40 This Is Your Life: A Personal Journey of Leadership in Mining

(There will be a short opportunity for Q&A)

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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