Iain Mulvey

Iain Mulvey

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Mining & Metals EMEA

  • Education

    • Harvard Business School

      2006 - 2006
      Executive Education Making Corporate Boards More Effective
    • Northumbria University

      1981 - 1985
      BSc (Hons) Engineering
    • The University of Edinburgh

      1990 - 1991
      MBA
  • Experience

    • The Parachute Regiment

      Jan 1987 - Jan 1990
      Section Commander

      NCO Section Commander Course; Brecon - The best man management and skills training ever !!!

    • Alexander Proudfoot

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1996
      Director of Operations

      Humanize ~ Optimize ~ DigitizeProudfoot designs, implements and accelerates operational and digital transformation through people - realizing tomorrow’s results, today.Joining Proudfoot UK as an entry level Consultant in early 1991 I advanced quickly in Project Management roles culminating in being appointed Director of Operations for Proudfoot South Africa. During this time I worked across industries and with clients across multiple geographies.

    • Umtali: SLP strategies for LED, ED, PP & Accommodation

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2010
      Director (Non-Exec) & Founding Partner

      A) SLP strategies for LED, ED, PP & Accommodation ~ Community Engagement ~ Skills ~ Strategy ~ Change Management ~ Rapid Results ~ Transformation ~ Project Mgt ~ Grant Funding10 years and still going - Multiple Community LED programs still running in NW ProvincePre-Feasibility to BFS to BP, Capital Vote, Board Approval and then Program Execution. Multiple EDC's (Enterprise Development Centres) and LED (Local Economic Development) projects such as Hydroponic Tunnels; Shadenet Farms; Crusher / Aggregate Plants; Brickworks - all with "go to market" models and off take agreements.B) Several VC & PE investments such as:1) Abasebenzi (60% equity) Founded a fishing Industry shore vessel discharge services outsourced from I&J to former employees. We played a management and financing role in transition to support the operational expertise of employees. Business grew to service Sea Harvest and Oceana vessels. Successfully exited after 5 years and shares returned to Management.2) Genmea Plastics (100% equity). Acquired a going recycling concern, expanded PVC material streams over 5 years and exited to long term Supplier as going concern. 3) Capital General Finance (25% equity). Co-founded Kwikpay, first to scale digitisation of pre-paid cellular to migrate away from cards. Successfully rolled out 5,000 terminals to South African Post Offices, Engen, Caltex and Shell Service stations. Business acquired by Blue Labels Telkom listed on the JSE who integrated the technology into countrywide POS (point of sale) services at clients such as PicknPay. Show less

    • MAC Consulting

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
      Director

      People ~ Operations ~ Change Management ~ Program and Digital ~ Transformation ~ Project MgtMAC's capabilities have cultivated and honed Management Consultants into implementation experts by helping clients implement change in their businesses. Turning strategy into results for a lasting impact.Joining as Associate Director before being advanced to Key Account Director, I supported the development of a large key account in the mining sector focussing on supporting operational improvement across 14 mines and process plants. Later this evolved to a multi-client support role following development of an innovate service offering tailored to the mining sector. Developing the MAC Induction Program for all Associates and initiating "Thursday Club" (evening internal Consultant Development sessions) were highlights of an association with a very professional, mature and values orientated Consulting practise. Show less

    • Anglo American

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
      Group Executive: Shared Services

      As Group Properties Exec for Anglo American Platinum I was responsible for development of infrastructure projects with value >$200M & operating budget for Asset Maintenance of $20M + direct &indirect shared services team members of over 300 personnel. During this time I also led a team that pioneered innovative & award winning affordable accommodation strategies for workers & communities which were integral to the success of SLP's in public, private partnerships at Anglo & then Implats. Serving a number terms as acompany representative at the Chamber of Mines in addition to regular internal & external stakeholder forums withorganised labour, local communities + all three tiers of government the years spent with Anglo still hold a special place in my heart. Show less

    • The Highland Group

      Oct 2010 - Sept 2013
      Director

      Needs Based ~ Driver Goal ~ Meaningful Maps ~ Senior Model ~ Measurable Financial Results ~ Project Mgt.Our senior professionals bring extensive business experience from a wide variety of industries and disciplines, including cost optimization, engineering, maintenance, sales and marketing effectiveness, shared services, working capital management, supply chain management, finance and accounting, private equity value creation, warehousing and distribution, organizational development and more.I introduced new client relationships, managed account development, reviewed QA of services fulfilment for this global consultancy operating on five continents. Clients were sourced from multiple sectors – from airline and aviation services, healthcare, construction and petrochemical to mining, natural gas, manufacturing, retail banking, insurance and home mortgage. Show less

    • Renoir Consulting

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2022
      Chief Operating Officer

      I am a senior member of the mining, metals and manufacturing consulting practises supporting our regional teams & clients in EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), Americas, India, Asia and Australia responsible for delivering an expanding range of consulting services. As a business leader for 10 years I am active in business development supporting new business generation from prospecting, client scope definition, analysis, benefit case and project qualification through to securing the commercial authorisation to proceed.With an additional 20 years operational experience in project execution and delivery I play an active role in establishing and supporting project teams to achieve the quality, cost and delivery parameters agreed with client stakeholders. I continue to develop advisory relationships with clients based on trust and the delivery of program results against their expectations. A critical success factor in delighting clients is the mentoring of client stakeholders as well as the coaching and development of our own project personnel throughout the life cycle of programs, often at multiple locations and across time zones. Show less

    • Various Companies

      Jan 2023 - May 2023
      Contract Analyst; Business Development and Program Director

      Supporting business optimisation and new business development.

    • Dss+

      May 2023 - now
      Director, Mining & Metals EMEA

      As a world-class operations management consulting firm, we are in the business of saving lives and improving operational performance. We address operational risk, operational excellence, sustainability, ESG and business performance for management teams and support them to realize their full value potential.As a world-class operations management consulting firm, we are in the business of saving lives and improving operational performance. We address operational risk, operational excellence, sustainability, ESG and business performance for management teams and support them to realize their full value potential. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Iain Mulvey
      Housing Project of the Year SAHF (Southern African Housing Foundation) Oct 2009 Sunrise View - Boitekong
    • Awarded to Iain Mulvey
      Housing Project of the Year Southern African Housing Foundation Oct 2007 Seraleng Social Housing Development, Rustenburg
    • Awarded to Iain Mulvey
      2nd Sustainable Development Conference: Chairman's Recognition Award for Innovation Anglo American Jun 2005 Development of innovative SLP (Social & Labour Plan) strategy for Affordable Accommodation
    • Awarded to Iain Mulvey
      Greatest Contribution to the Growth of Colleagues MAC Consulting Dec 2002 Peer recognition award for the development and implementation of the MAC Induction program in addition to internal training provided for Associates (Thursday Club).
    • Awarded to Iain Mulvey
      Alec Award: Manager of Operations Alexander Proudfoot Jun 1994 Founder Alexander “Alec” Proudfoot envisioned a better way to help companies achieve operational goals. His philosophy of developing human traits that contribute to a company’s success is the cornerstone of the Proudfoot business model - the Alec Award is the global recognition award for outstanding individual performance.
    • Awarded to Iain Mulvey
      YEB (Young Engineer for Britain) Engineering Council + DTI UK Aug 1981 Winner North East Region