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I'm Nerina, an established senior executive with over 20 years of experience across mining, financial services, telecommunications and oil & gas in South Africa. I advise boards and executive management on market disclosure, strategy, governance and investor relations, with a strong track record of shaping market perception in emerging markets and guiding complex stakeholder programs. I began my career with UBS, gaining a deep foundation in capital markets, economics and finance, and progressed to lead investor relations and corporate affairs at Gold Fields, ABSA, Sasol, Anglo American and Liberty. Highlights include steering Gold Fields' investor strategy as a member of the Executive Committee, refining Absa’s equity story to boost international ownership, and guiding Sasol through strategy and dividend-policy changes amid market volatility.…I'm Nerina, an established senior executive with over 20 years of experience across mining, financial services, telecommunications and oil & gas in South Africa. I advise boards and executive management on market disclosure, strategy, governance and investor relations, with a strong track record of shaping market perception in emerging markets and guiding complex stakeholder programs. I began my career with UBS, gaining a deep foundation in capital markets, economics and finance, and progressed to lead investor relations and corporate affairs at Gold Fields, ABSA, Sasol, Anglo American and Liberty. Highlights include steering Gold Fields' investor strategy as a member of the Executive Committee, refining Absa’s equity story to boost international ownership, and guiding Sasol through strategy and dividend-policy changes amid market volatility.

Nerina

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I'm Nerina, an established senior executive with over 20 years of experience across mining, financial services, telecommunications and oil & gas in South Africa. I advise boards and executive management on market disclosure, strategy, governance and investor relations, with a strong track record of shaping market perception in emerging markets and guiding complex stakeholder programs. I began my career with UBS, gaining a deep foundation in capital markets, economics and finance, and progressed to lead investor relations and corporate affairs at Gold Fields, ABSA, Sasol, Anglo American and Liberty. Highlights include steering Gold Fields' investor strategy as a member of the Executive Committee, refining Absa’s equity story to boost international ownership, and guiding Sasol through strategy and dividend-policy changes amid market volatility.…I'm Nerina, an established senior executive with over 20 years of experience across mining, financial services, telecommunications and oil & gas in South Africa. I advise boards and executive management on market disclosure, strategy, governance and investor relations, with a strong track record of shaping market perception in emerging markets and guiding complex stakeholder programs. I began my career with UBS, gaining a deep foundation in capital markets, economics and finance, and progressed to lead investor relations and corporate affairs at Gold Fields, ABSA, Sasol, Anglo American and Liberty. Highlights include steering Gold Fields' investor strategy as a member of the Executive Committee, refining Absa’s equity story to boost international ownership, and guiding Sasol through strategy and dividend-policy changes amid market volatility.

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I’m Nerina, an established senior executive with over 20 years of experience across mining, financial services, telecommunications and oil & gas in South Africa. I advise boards and executive management on market disclosure, strategy, governance and investor relations, with a strong track record of shaping market perception in emerging markets and guiding complex stakeholder programs.

I began my career with UBS, gaining a deep foundation in capital markets, economics and finance, and progressed to lead investor relations and corporate affairs at Gold Fields, ABSA, Sasol, Anglo American and Liberty. Highlights include steering Gold Fields’ investor strategy as a member of the Executive Committee, refining Absa’s equity story to boost international ownership, and guiding Sasol through strategy and dividend-policy changes amid market volatility.

Work Experience

Group Executive: Communications, Marketing, Investor Relations at Omnia Holdings

June 1, 2022 - Present

Managing the group's communications function; set up and resourced the department; implemented governance processes on media and crisis communications; advised the executive team and Board on communication and reputation; managed integrated marketing activities and IR strategy.

Divisional Executive: Group Communications at Liberty Holdings

July 1, 2017 - May 1, 2022

Managing the Liberty Group's communications function including Asset Management; led a 39-person team; migrated internal communications to a digital platform; governance on media and crisis communications; advised the executive team and Board on communication and reputation; office of record.

Principal: Investor Relations, Kumba Iron Ore at Anglo American PLC

March 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017

Advised the executive team on financial communication, strategy messaging and shareholder relations; liaised with internal and external stakeholders on shareholder and media matters; contributed to strategic planning and corporate transactions.

Managing Director at CMCG

November 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Provided strategic advice to listed South African and international corporates on financial communication for the capital markets; partnered with Taylor Rafferty and FTI Consulting; clients included Sacoil, Buildmax, Pick n Pay, Impala Platinum, 2TP Growth Specialists.

Non-Executive Director at JD Group

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Board position; served as a non-executive director on the Board of the JD Group.

Group Head: Investor Relations at Sasol

January 1, 2010 - October 1, 2011

Advised the executive committee on shareholder concerns, strategy formulation and value-creating opportunities; improved market perception; input into strategic planning and corporate transactions; considered strategic options for value unlock.

Group Head: Investor Relations at The ABSA Group

January 1, 2008 - December 1, 2010

Provided input to the Board and executive committee on disclosure; office of record for public disclosures; aligned shareholder communications with strategy and corporate finance; managed communications during the Global Financial Crisis; increased international shareholding.

Senior Vice President: Corporate Affairs at Gold Fields Limited

October 1, 2003 - November 1, 2008

Developed the investment case and value-driven messaging; aligned strategy with share price dynamics; contributed to strategic planning and corporate transactions; expanded international shareholder base and represented the group globally; involved in high-profile defense during hostile bids.

Equity Sales at UBS

May 1, 2000 - September 1, 2003

Provided ideas and dissemination of important information; marketed general equity research; supported major accounts; developed daily morning notes; contributed to SA strategy.