
About
Steve Phiri is an admitted attorney to the High Court of South Africa and has a distinguished career marked by significant achievements and a wealth of experience in the legal, mining, and business sectors.
From April 2010 to September 2023, he served as the CEO of the then Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat), which he led to IPO in November 2010. Subsequently, he steered RBPlat through a protracted corporate action that culminated in its acquisition by Implats. Prior to this, he served as the CEO of Merafe Resources, a publicly listed company on the JSE, for a tenure of six years. During his leadership at Merafe, he played a pivotal role in negotiating the Xstrata-Merafe pooling and sharing venture, in line with the strategic needs of the company.
His contribution to business and experience extend to his roles as a non-executive director on the Boards of Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats), Zurich Insurance Company SA and the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator, among others. For a duration of five years until October 2019, he also held the position of President at the International Platinum Association (IPA)
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited | Board | Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Merafe Resources Limited | Board | Member | 01/01/2024 | |
| Anglo American Platinum Limited | Board | Member | 01/01/2023 | |
| Anglo American Platinum Limited | Nominations & Governance | Member | 01/01/2023 | |
| Anglo American Platinum Limited | Remuneration | Member | 01/01/2023 |