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Lee-Ann Samuel

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director | Mining Executive | Expert in Organizational Effectiveness and Business Sustainability | Based in Spain and South Africa

  • Education

    • University of johannesburg

      2000 -
      Honours degree political science and government

      - Analysis of political ideologies, governance models, and global systems.- Study of foreign policy, global governance, and international organizations.- Examination of policy-making, economic systems, and state influence.- Focus on governance, development, and political challenges in Africa.- Training in political analysis, security studies, and peacebuilding strategies.

    • University of johannesburg

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      Bachelor of arts - ba political science and government

      - Advanced study of political theories, governance, and international relations.- Focus on research methodology, political ideologies, and policy analysis.- Exploration of global political economy, conflict resolution, and comparative politics.- Critical analysis of African and South African political landscapes.- Development of analytical, research, and strategic thinking skills.

  • Experience

    • Nedbank

      May 2001 - Dec 2004
      Remuneration & employee benefits practitioner

      Nedbank is a major financial services group in South Africa with over 24 000 employees, offering a wide range of banking, insurance, asset management, and wealth management services, with Nedbank Limited as its principal banking subsidiary.- Expertise in compensation structures, benefits, and rewards strategies.- Development and implementation of competitive remuneration policies.- Analysis of market trends to ensure fair and equitable pay structures.- Compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.- Support for talent retention and employee engagement through reward programs. Show less

    • Absa

      Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
      Remuneration & employee benefits manager

      "ABSA" stands for Amalgamated Banks of South Africa and is the name of a major financial institution in South Africa, now known as Absa Group Limited. Absa has over 37 000 employees.- Managed compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategies.- Designed and implemented competitive remuneration frameworks.- Ensured compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.- Analyzed market trends to align pay structures with industry benchmarks.- Supported talent retention and employee engagement through strategic rewards Show less

    • Telkom

      Jan 2008 - Oct 2009
      Head of people & organisational development

      - Led HR strategy, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.- Designed and implemented workforce planning and performance frameworks.- Drove leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement.- Ensured alignment of HR policies with business objectives and culture.- Managed change initiatives to enhance organizational growth and agility.

    • Gold fields

      Nov 2009 - Aug 2017

      Gold Fields Limited is a globally diversified gold producer that employ over 22 000 people, with operations in Australia, Canada, Chile, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa, aiming to create enduring value beyond mining.- Provide strategic direction for the Human Resource discipline by anticipating changes requiring new strategies for company alignment with external trends and demands.- Plan, direct, and guide the development and implementation of the Human Resources strategy, operating model, policies, guidelines, and procedures.- Support core business functions to foster an employee-oriented, high-performance culture.- Emphasize empowerment, quality, productivity, standards, and goal attainment.- Oversee the recruitment, ongoing development, and retention of a high-performing workforce. Show less

      • Executive Vice President: People & Organisational Effectiveness

        Mar 2013 - Aug 2017

      • Vice President and Group Head of Global Remuneration and Employee Benefits - Gold Fields Limited

        Nov 2009 - Feb 2013

    • Implats

      Jan 2017 - now

      Executive Director of Implats and a Director of the following boards:--> Executive Lead - Implats social, transformation and remuneration committee--> Member of the Implats Health, Safety & Environment Committee--> Executive Lead - Implats nominations, governance and ethics committee--> Chief Information Officer of the Implats GroupMy role at Implatz is comprehensive but here is a shortened overview of my roles and responsibilities:- Lead HR, Social Performance, and Stakeholder Relations strategy at Group level.- Drive alignment with corporate objectives and stakeholder interests.- Oversee HR governance, compliance, and best practices implementation.- Manage stakeholder engagement, including unions, government, and investors.- Shape talent management, remuneration policies, and organizational development.- Provide strategic leadership on ESG, diversity, and sustainability initiatives.- Represent the People agenda at ExCo and Board levels Show less

      • Executive Director

        Nov 2017 - now

      • Board Member

        Jan 2017 - now

    • Impala canada

      Jan 2019 - now
      Board member

      Impala Canada, previously known as North American Palladium employs over 700 people and is a 100% subsidiary of Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) and operates the Lac des Iles mine, a palladium operation located in Northwestern Ontario, Canada.

    • Impala bafokeng resources

      Jan 2023 - now
      Board member

      Impala Bafokeng Resources (IBR), formerly Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) that focuses on mining and exploration of platinum group metals (PGMs), including platinum, palladium, rhodium, and ruthenium, as well as gold, copper, and cobalt.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Global reward practitioner certification

      Worldatwork
      Jan 2005

    • Circular economy and sustainability strategies programme

      Cambridge judge business school
      Jan 2022

    • Executive development programme

      Duke corporate education
      Jan 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lee-Ann Samuel
      Remuneration Report Award - 2nd Place South African Reward Association (SARA) 2012 Gold Fields Limited is a globally diversified gold producer that employ over 22 000 people, with operations in Australia, Canada, Chile, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa, aiming to create enduring value beyond mining.
    • Awarded to Lee-Ann Samuel
      Reward Strategist of the Year South African Reward Association (SARA) 2012 Gold Fields Limited is a globally diversified gold producer that employ over 22 000 people, with operations in Australia, Canada, Chile, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa, aiming to create enduring value beyond mining.
    • Awarded to Lee-Ann Samuel
      Reward Practitioner of the Year South African Reward Association (SARA) 2006 "ABSA" stands for Amalgamated Banks of South Africa and is the name of a major financial institution in South Africa, now known as Absa Group Limited. Absa has over 37 000 employees.
    • Awarded to Lee-Ann Samuel
      HR Practitioner of the Year - 2003 Nedbank is a major financial services group in South Africa with over 24 000 employees, offering a wide range of banking, insurance, asset management, and wealth management services, with Nedbank Limited as its principal banking subsidiary.
    • Awarded to Lee-Ann Samuel
      HR Practitioner of the Year - 2002 Nedbank is a major financial services group in South Africa with over 24 000 employees, offering a wide range of banking, insurance, asset management, and wealth management services, with Nedbank Limited as its principal banking subsidiary.