Top finance role at BME for Nadia Statham
Nadia Statham has been appointed Financial Director of blasting and explosives company BME, a member of the JSE-listed Omnia Group.
Joining BME in 2017 as Head of Commercial, Statham progressed to the position of General Manager Commercial in 2019 – becoming a member of the Executive Committee and playing a key role in customer and contract negotiations.
“Despite the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, this is an exciting time to be serving the mining sector,” she said. “Minerals remain vital to global growth, and I am looking forward to helping strengthen BME’s financial capability to drive our contribution and performance.”
She highlighted that BME was on board Omnia’s strategic journey which included global expansion, innovative solutions, and trusted performance. She noted that her role would include bringing breadth to the financial role in the business, and opened opportunities to coach and mentor BME staff in the financial arena.
A South African Chartered Accountant, Statham is an experienced finance and commercial executive with global and African exposure, having worked for over 12 years in the mining environment. She earned a BCom (Hons) and a Master’s degree in financial management from the University of Johannesburg.
About BME
Blasting and explosives company, BME is an integrated provider of safe, smart, sustainable blasting solutions – collaborating closely with customers and business partners to create value across the blasting cycle. Together with Protea Mining Chemicals, BME forms the mining division of the Omnia Group – a JSE listed diversified provider of specialised chemical products and services used in the mining, agriculture, and chemicals sectors.
Formed over three decades ago on the strength of a new cold emulsion technology that has since become an industry standard, BME offers innovative products and services at every stage in the blasting supply chain. As a mid-tier, global manufacturer and supplier of explosives, related accessories and blasting services to the mining, quarrying and construction industries, its continuous improvement is driven by an agile, solutions-based approach. Its commitment to operational excellence ensures customers of fit-for-purpose solutions that optimise mining efficiency – delivered reliably through its secure supply chain. The company is committed to environmental social and governance (ESG) initiatives to underpin our sustainable strategies that protect life, sustain livelihoods, and leave a better world.
BME’s footprint covers 17 African counties including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland, Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, DRC, Sierra Leone, Mali, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Senegal and Eritrea. The company also has legal entities in Australia, Canada, Indonesia and the USA.
