Simon Scott
Non Executive Director @First Quantum Minerals
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WORK HISTORY
Non Executive Director @First Quantum Minerals
EDUCATION
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
CA (SA)
University of the Witwatersrand
B Com, Accounting
University of the Witwatersrand
B Acc, Accounting
SKILLS
ABOUT SIMON SCOTT
A commercially astute leader, seated on a number of Boards in Executive and non-Executive roles, from a TSX listed global miner, LSE and AIM listed companies, JSE listed companies, privately owned companies, joint ventures and specific interest vehicles, such as provident funds, medical aid funds, assurance associations and insurance companies. Significant experience in chairing funds, audit committees as well as investment and risk committees. Played key role in both developing strategies for Boards as an executive, as well as reviewing and refining strategy from a board perspective to implement organisational change. Extensive experience in investor relations, dealing with financial markets, banks, advisors and lawyers, government and regulatory departments. Unique experience in resolving business crisis, proficiently negotiated with all stakeholders whilst managing PR and the media for a successful conclusion. A record of heading up start-ups, numerous joint ventures as a decisive and collaborative leader, enjoys creating empowered and effective teams through mentoring / coaching senior executives to create sustaining value in new ventures or established organisations.
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