Marie-Chantal Kaninda appointed as CEO of Glencore DRC subsidiary
Marie-Chantal Kaninda has been appointed as the CEO of Glencore DRC, the Congolese subsidiary of the global commodity trading giant Glencore.
Kaninda is considered one of the most powerful women on the continent, having worked in the mining industry for more than 25 years. She was chosen to lead the company at a crucial time when Glencore is trying to regain the trust of the Congolese government after being accused of corruption between 2007 and 2018.
Kaninda’s appointment is seen as a sign that she has the experience and the leadership qualities to handle the situation and maintain the company’s operations in Congo.
She has also been involved in the fight against corruption in the private sector in Congo, having contributed to the development of the first code of conduct for Congolese businesses.
Kaninda has worked in several African countries, including Congo, Central African Republic, Guinea, Cameroon, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, and Madagascar. She holds a degree in economics from the University of Liège in Belgium and has previously worked for companies such as Ashanti Goldfields, AngloGold Ashanti, De Beers, and Rio Tinto.
