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Zama Dadan

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Principal, Partnerships at Anglo American
📍 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Zama Dadan is a Principal for New Business Development at Anglo American, focusing on carbon neutrality and innovation. With a background in Metallurgical Engineering and a Masters in Finance, she has extensive experience in metals and mining finance. People who have worked with her describe her as enthusiastic, intelligent, and well-organized.

Outside of her primary role, Zama has demonstrated a passion for leadership and sustainable practices, having served as Chair of the Circular Economy Group for the Critical Minerals Association. During her university years, she was actively involved in leadership programs and held the position of Treasurer for SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise).

Zama has executed more than 20 metals and mining deals across various commodities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Principal, Partnerships
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Carbon Neutrality
Her current role at Anglo American is dedicated to developing new business in carbon neutrality and she actively posts about sustainability initiatives.
Green Energy Transition
Her professional focus is on advancing technology and partnerships to accelerate the shift to a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Principal, Partnerships
Anglo American
11-2021 - 6-2023
Director
ARCH Emerging Markets Partners
1-2022 - 2-2023
Chair of Circular Economy Group
Critical Minerals Association
6-2018 - 7-2021
Senior Associate
The Pallinghurst Group
8-2015 - 5-2018
Investment Associate
Industrial Development Corporation of SA Ltd. (IDC)
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Education
2017 - 2018
Master of Science - MS
Wits Business School
1-2014 - 12-2014
B.Eng (Hons) Metallurgical Engineering
University of Pretoria
2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
University of Pretoria
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