SerenOx Sulphuric Solutions — Leadership & Management Team
SerenOx has assembled an experienced and diverse management team with deep expertise in industrial chemicals manufacturing, mining supply chains, cross-border logistics, and financial management. The team’s collective experience spans over 60 years in relevant industries.
Section 7 · Business Plan
Leadership & Management Team
SerenOx has assembled an experienced and diverse management team with deep expertise in industrial chemicals manufacturing, mining supply chains, cross-border logistics, and financial management. The team’s collective experience spans over 60 years in relevant industries.
7.1 Executive Management
SerenOx has assembled an experienced and diverse management team with deep expertise in industrial chemicals manufacturing, mining supply chains, cross-border logistics, and financial management. The team’s collective experience spans over 60 years in relevant industries.
| Name | Title | Experience & Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Thabo Maseko | Chief Executive Officer | 15 years in industrial chemicals. Former GM at Sasol Chemicals. MBA (Wits). B.Eng Chemical (UCT). |
| Ms. Priya Singh | Chief Operating Officer | 12 years in supply chain & operations management. Former Head of Operations at NCP Chlorchem. B.Sc Chem Eng (UKZN), PMP certified. |
| Mr. Jean-Marc Tshibanda | Head of DRC Operations | 18 years in mining operations in Katanga. Former Senior Operations Manager at a major copper-cobalt producer in Lubumbashi. MBA (UCT GSB). |
| To Be Appointed | Chief Financial Officer | Target: Big 4 ex-partner or senior finance executive with mining/industrial sector experience. CA(SA) qualification required. |
| Independent Board Member | Non-Executive Director (Finance & Risk) | Former Big 4 partner specialising in mining and industrial finance, risk management, and corporate governance. |
7.2 Organisational Structure
The organisational structure is designed to support efficient decision-making while maintaining appropriate governance and control. The Company will employ approximately 185 full-time staff at steady-state operations, distributed across the following functional areas:
| Department | Headcount | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Management | 5 | Strategic direction, stakeholder management, governance |
| Production & Engineering | 65 | Plant operations, maintenance, quality control |
| Logistics & Distribution | 40 | Transport management, warehouse operations, fleet management |
| Sales & Marketing | 15 | Customer management, business development, market intelligence |
| DRC Operations | 25 | Customer support, last-mile delivery, regulatory liaison |
| Finance & Administration | 20 | Financial management, HR, IT, compliance |
| HSSE & Environment | 15 | Safety management, environmental monitoring, training |
7.3 Advisory Board
SerenOx will establish an Advisory Board comprising industry experts, regulatory specialists, and experienced entrepreneurs who will provide strategic guidance on key business decisions. Advisory Board members will be compensated through a combination of retainer fees and performance-based incentives. Target Advisory Board appointments include a former senior executive from a major South African chemicals company, a DRC mining regulatory expert with government liaison experience, a cross-border trade and customs specialist, and a senior ESG and sustainability consultant.
7.4 Governance Framework
The Company will adopt a governance framework aligned with the King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa. Key governance structures will include a Board of Directors with a minimum of two independent non-executive directors, a Board Audit and Risk Committee with an independent chairperson, a Social and Ethics Committee as required by the Companies Act, formal delegation of authority frameworks, and annual independent external audits by a registered audit firm.
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