Steering Committee

SEACon Steering Committee is a team of industry leaders, sustainability experts, and change-makers dedicated to shaping the conference’s vision and impact. Their insights ensure that our agenda remains relevant, forward-thinking, and action-driven—addressing the most pressing environmental, social, and governance challenges in Africa.

By bringing together diverse perspectives from corporate, government, and civil society sectors, the committee helps curate meaningful discussions, secure top-tier speakers, and drive real solutions that go beyond the event. Their guidance is key to ensuring that SEACon remains the premier platform for collaboration, innovation, and progress in sustainable development across the continent.

Vincent Obisie Orlu

Natural Resource & ESG Researcher - GGA

Shameela Soobramoney

Chief Executive Officer - NBI

Lwandle Mqadi

Principal Specialist - IDC

Tiekie Barnard

Chief Executive Officer - SVAI

Sam Kgarimetsa

General Manager - Anglo American

Raveshni Maharaj

Group ESG Manager - Sun International

Lauren Rota

Vice President - DP World

Michelle Volny

Corporate Affairs Principal - Anglo American

Loshni Naidoo

Chief Sustainability Officer - JSE

Lee Swan

Head of Sustainability - Alex Forbes

Ndidi Nnoli - Edozien

Board Member - IFRS

Charolynn Chalmers

Chief Executive Officer - Good Governance Academy

Ronell Govender

Global & Sustainability Leader - Naspers

James Brice

Partner: Strategy & Transactions Sustainability - EY

Ravi Naidoo

Chief Executive Officer - YES

Juana Hatfield

Founder - Sustainability Africa Group

Eric Leong Son

Head of Sustainability - Heineken

Gillian Hutchings

Director: Membership & Communications - NBI

Marina Madale

Executive - Sustainability & Shared Value - MTN

Barbara Copelovici

Corporate Affairs Director - AB Ibev

Emily Gammon

Knowledge Lawyer - Webber Wentzel

Karen Daniels

Founder & CEO - EcoIQ B.V.

Joshua Low

Director - ESG Africa Events

Wendy Poulton

Director - ESG Africa Events

Justine Sweet

Director - ESG Africa Events

Hannelie Bennett

Marketing Manager - ESG Africa Events

Alan Low

Business Development - ESG Africa Events

LeAnn Hare

Project Manager - ESG Africa Events

Marie Parramon-Gurney

Co-Founder - ESG Africa Events