South Africa chemicals group, AECI, has appointed Stuart Miller as Executive Vice President: Mining, effective 16 September 2024. This strategic appointment underscores AECI's unwavering commitment to becoming a top three leader in the mining industry by 2030.
Miller brings over 25 years of experience in the mining sector, having held various influential leadership roles across multiple international mining jurisdictions. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) from the prestigious Western Australian School of Mines. As a seasoned mining services Executive, Miller has worked in more than 20 countries across the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. His expertise encompasses strategic planning, project management and cross-cultural leadership, paired with a profound understanding of both the technical and commercial aspects of mining, particularly in the drill and blast sector.
Throughout his career, Miller has consistently delivered measurable success in leading global businesses within the mining industries. His leadership has been pivotal in achieving significant growth and operational efficiencies and he has a proven track record of guiding diverse teams to exceed targets and drive transformative growth in the businesses he has led.
With AECI rolling out its ambitious new strategic objectives, Miller’s extensive international experience and strategic vision will be crucial in positioning our mining business to align with this dynamic new focus. His appointment signals to the market that AECI is serious about accelerating our growth and expanding our current Mining portfolio.
"We are thrilled to have Stuart join the AECI Mining team," said Holger Riemensperger, AECI Chief Executive. "His wealth of experience and strong record of accomplishment in the mining sector will be instrumental in driving our business forward and achieving our strategic goals. We look forward to the contributions he will make in propelling our business to new heights.”
