Kumba Iron Ore Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Aman Jeawon as an independent non-executive director of the board and a member of the Audit Committee and the Safety, Health and Sustainable Development Committee, with effect from 1 January 2023. Aman is the Executive Chairman of Global Acquity Holdings (Pty) Ltd. and also serves on the Board of Engen Ltd. He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy and Post. Graduate Diploma in Accountancy (Honours) from the University of KwaZulu Natal.

Aman is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Director of South Africa and has over 25 years' experience in the energy, mining and utility sectors. As a Corporate and Finance Executive, he gained experience in mergers and acquisitions, deal origination, due diligence, legal and tax reviews, fundraising, private equity and capital structures. Aman has served on the boards of South32 SA Coal Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Pareto Ltd, ESCAP (SOC) Ltd, Pembani Group (Pty) Ltd. and served as a trustee on the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund board.

Aman is a member of the Institute of Independent Directors of Southern Africa and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.