BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Dennis Schwindt
Member of the Board
Dennis Schwindt has over 15 years experience in the coal trading and the energy and commodity sector. He holds a degree in Economics from the Humboldt University in Berlin is the Chief Executive Officer of the international commodity trading company HMS Bergbau AG that is the majority shareholder of Maatla Resources. He has been managing several operating projects within the commodity trading area as the company’s authorised representative since 2012. He gained extensive experience in engineering and in the oil and gas industries from his previous positions at medium-sized German companies and international groups.
Jens Moir
Member of the Board
Jens Moir is a member of the Maatla Resources Board of directors and has more than 20 years of experience as a CFO and senior finance executive in the international steel construction, oil and gas industries, with renewable energy and companies in the entertainment industry. Jens Moir is the CFO of HMS Bergbau AG. Most recently, he advised several technology start-up companies. Mr Moir holds both British and German citizenship and has international experience in Germany, Poland, Austria and the USA.
Jacques Badenhorst
Member of the Board & CEO
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Jacques Badenhorst is a metallurgist with over 27 years’ experience in operations and project development management of diverse mining projects, ranging from coal, gold and manganese to titanium and diamond. He is a cofounder of Maatla Resources and responsible for implementing the coal business as the Chief Executive Officer. He has been the Managing Director of the ASX-listed, Zamanco Minerals Limited and the mineral processing company MRD.
He is a member of the South African Institute for Mining and Metallurgy, the Mine Metallurgical Managers Association and the Institute of Directors SA.
In the past, Jacques has worked for Grinaker / LTA Process Engineering and Anglo-American Corporation. Jacques was a founding member of MRD, implementing and operating various medium- and large-scale mineral projects.
Bertus Venter
Member of the Board & Director of Marketing and Logistics
Bertus Venter is a member of the Maatla Resources Board of Directors and the Director Marketing & Logistics. He has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry including deployments in Finance and Administration Management, Inbound and Outbound Logistics Management, Operational Management, Health and Safety Management, Human Resource Management, Commercial Management, Procurement and Sales Management. He holds UNISA B Compt degree and has extensive experience in start-up of the South African coal mining ventures. Bertus is the Managing director of HMS Bergbau Africa (Pty.) Ltd and coordinates the HMS group’s investments and trading operations in South Africa.
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Kabelo Antony Ebineng
Member of the Board
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Mr. Kabelo Antony Ebineng, presently the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture from December 2024 and previously Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Entrepreneurship within the Government of Botswana, plays a pivotal role in fostering a resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem and sustainable business development. His strategic acumen and comprehensive understanding of business dynamics significantly contribute to shaping Botswana’s entrepreneurial landscape.
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As a Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA, CGMA) and fellow Member of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCPA), Mr. Ebineng has a strong foundation in accounting and commercial enterprise management. With over 40 years of experience spanning various economic sectors, including banking, mining, and health, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his current position. Additionally, he holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cape Town, and possesses an array of other leadership qualifications.
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Before assuming his current role, Mr. Ebineng held executive leadership positions, including serving as the Deputy Coordinator at the Government Implementation Coordination Office (GICO). His involvement in the founding of the National Planning Commission (NPC) following Botswana Government’s rationalization process in April 2022 underscores his commitment to public service. His experience extends across several Government Ministries, including Health and Wellness, Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development, and Transport and Communications.
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In the private sector, Mr. Ebineng has served for over three decades. He was the founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Associated Fund Administrators (AFA) Botswana, Bokamoso Private Hospital, and Rentco Botswana. Additionally, he worked for BIFM Capital as Acting CEO.
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Mr. Ebineng’s extensive corporate and non-governmental board experience spans local, regional, and international contexts. His contributions align well with Botswana’s Vision 2036 aspirations, emphasizing entrepreneurship and business development.
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In summary, his multifaceted background equips him to make a meaningful impact in promoting economic development, transparency, and accountability, positioning him to drive positive change.