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CEO of Thungela

July is the CEO of Thungela and a seasoned coal mining expert. He was previously CEO of Anglo American’s coal business before its demerger and listing on the JSE and LSE. July began his career at Anglo American as a graduate trainee in 2001. He later held senior roles including Executive Head of Processing at Anglo American Platinum and various managerial positions at Anglo American subsidiaries in Zimbabwe.

July’s leadership style is characterised by respect and fairness, coupled with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards and fulfilling his commitments. His academic background includes an honours degree in Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe and a degree in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa. He has further enhanced his executive skills through a Senior Executive Programme from the Columbia Business School.

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, July is the chairman of FutureCoal (formerly, the World Coal Association). In this capacity, he spearheads initiatives to align the coal industry with clean technologies to meet evolving societal expectations.

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