Prakashim is a project management and sustainability professional with more than 27 years’ experience across the defence, power generation and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing and mining sectors. Prior to joining Anglo American Platinum, he worked at ABInBev Africa as the Africa Zone Projects Manager responsible for leading a large, multi-disciplinary team which focused on the development and execution of projects supporting capacity, capability and continuity across Africa. Prior to that, he worked for companies such as SABMiller, Eskom and Armscor, where he strategically led and successfully delivered large-scale projects, both locally and internationally. Over his career Prakashim has focused on bringing key environmental and sustainable development aspects into the delivery of projects. In his present role, he leads a multidisciplinary team that ensures delivering on the demand for minerals and metals, which is executed in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the optimal and sustainable use of land, energy and water in a fully integrated manner with all stakeholders. Key deliverables include the mapping and execution of renewable energy options and energy efficiency projects on the pathway to zero carbon emissions. Prakashim has a BSc (Chemical Engineering) from University of Natal, Durban, South Africa and has completed the Executive Development Programme through Columbia University, New York, USA.