Our Board
With experience across philanthropy, business, and social impact, our Trustees offer the insight and leadership needed to strengthen our work and deepen our impact.
Jon Samuel
Chair, Board of Trustees, Anglo American Foundation
Mamadou Biteye
Executive Secretary, African Capacity Foundation
Ruben Fernandes
Regional Director, Americas, Anglo American
Yvonne Mfolo
Executive Head of External Affairs, South Africa, Anglo American
Themba Mkhwanazi
Regional Director,Africa & Australia, Anglo American
Richard Price
Legal & Corporate Affairs Director, Anglo American
Elaine Smith Genser
Head of Engagement and Partnerships, United Nations Joint SDG Fund
Jon Samuel
Chair, Board of Trustees, Anglo American Foundation
Mamadou Biteye
Executive Secretary, African Capacity Foundation
Ruben Fernandes
Regional Director, Americas, Anglo American
Yvonne Mfolo
Executive Head of External Affairs, South Africa, Anglo American
Themba Mkhwanazi
Regional Director,Africa & Australia, Anglo American
Richard Price
Legal & Corporate Affairs Director, Anglo American
Elaine Smith Genser
Head of Engagement and Partnerships, United Nations Joint SDG Fund
The Anglo American Foundation is a fully independent charity with three legal entities: one in the UK and two in South Africa. Despite their individual legal standings, they operate as one, guided by the same experienced Board of Trustees.