Leadership

Philip has extensive operational and strategic experience, gained particularly from his long career at EY (formerly Ernst & Young). During this time he held various positions including CEO South Africa; Managing Partner: sub-Saharan Africa region; and Managing Partner: central and south-east Europe region. He is currently a Director of Investec Ltd, Investec plc, Investec Bank Ltd, Investec Property Fund Ltd and Trustee of the Denis Hurley Association. Philip was appointed to the Aveng Board in August 2015.

Qualifications

BCom, BCompt (Hons), CA(SA)

Committees

Chairman of the Board, Investment committee (Chair), Remuneration and Nomination committee, Risk committee, Safety, Health and Environmental committee, Social, Ethics and Transformation committee, Tender Risk committee.

Mr David Noko is an internationally renowned business leader and holds several qualifications including a higher diploma in mechanical engineering from the Wits Technikon/University of Johannesburg, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Heriot-Watt University, a Management Development Programme (MDP) from Wits University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Company Directorship from the Graduate Institute of Management Technology. He has attended and completed the Senior Executive Programme at London Business School. David’s previous work experience includes South African Breweries and Pepsi Cola International. He held senior and executive roles at Air Chefs, De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited and AngloGold Ashanti Limited. His experience and business acumen have seen him serve on the Boards of Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited, Harmony Gold and Astrapak Limited and Tongaat Hulett Limited as a Non-Executive Director. He is currently the Chairman of the Council of the University of the Free State and is also a Non-Executive Director at Aveng Moolmans Holdings.

Qualifications

Senior Executive Programme, London Business School, MBA, Heriot-Watt University, Management Development Programme, Wits Business School, Higher National Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, Technikon Witwatersrand

Committees

Social, Ethics and Transformation committee (Chair), Safety, Health and Environmental committee, Risk committee, Tender Risk committee.

Mr Meyer is a founding member of Ducera Partners, with vast experience in financial, restructuring and advisory services. He was a founding member of Millstein and Co and previously, the managing director of Perella Weinberg Partners, with core competencies in finance and advisory services. From 2003 to 2012 Mr Meyer was a member of the financial restructuring group of Houlihan Lokey. Previous work experience includes Lazard as a member of the mergers and acquisitions group.

Qualifications

Harvard University graduate

Committees

Renumeration and Nomination committee (Chair), Audit committee, Investment committee.

Sean has over 30 years’ industry experience from contract and claims negotiation, project engineering, project
and construction management, implementing company strategies, leading mergers and acquisitions, trouble shooting in underperforming projects and businesses, as well as full executive responsibility for a large portfolio of businesses and major projects. He was previously with Murray & Roberts for 19 years where he occupied a range of operational, general management and executive director board roles.

Qualifications

BSc Building

Committees

Risk committee, Safety, Health and Environmental committee, Tender Risk committee.

Mr Bowen is based in Sydney and has over 40 years of experience in contract mining, construction
and quarrying in Australia and other countries. He was CEO and Managing Director at Macmahon Holdings for 12 years, which, at the time, was involved in both mining and civil construction. He went on to lead the global mining services business at Orica and more recently has led mining operations at the Sishen mine for Kumba, part of the Anglo American Group. Mr Bowen was also CEO of Lubambe Copper Mines in Zambia. Since 2021 he has been involved in several advisory roles.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering, Mining Engineering, University of NSW, Australia

Committees

Tender Risk committee (Chair), Risk committee (Chair), Safety, Health and Environmental committee (Chair), Audit committee.

Appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Aveng in January 2026, David is a highly experienced senior executive with deep legal, commercial, and general management expertise. He has successfully led organisations through periods of growth, restructuring, and transition across engineering, construction, maintenance, and advisory services in the road, rail, resources, and industrial sectors.

Educated as a lawyer and business executive, David began his career in the transport and engineering sectors. He has held a number of senior leadership roles, including Chief Executive of UGL Resources; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Forge Group Limited and Fredon Group; and Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Valorem Advisory, now APP Group. At The APP Group David was the Chief Executive, Infrastructure.

David’s primary focus is on improving operational performance and profitability, while positioning the business for sustainable future growth.

Qualifications

Dip Law – LPAB

Master of Law and Management – UNSW

Senior Executive Program – London Business School

Adrian has served as the Executive Financial Director and CFO of Aveng Group since September 2014, playing a pivotal role in driving the Group’s transformation into a smaller, more focused and sustainable international contracting company.

With over two decades of experience in assurance, transactions and advisory services, Adrian has left an indelible mark on the financial landscapes of organisations. His career began with stints at esteemed EY, where he honed his skills before embarking on a transformative two-year journey with PwC in New Zealand. Returning to EY in 2001, Adrian’s career trajectory continued to ascend as he navigated through various roles, accumulating invaluable experience and insights along the way.

Adrian’s deep understanding of intricate financial landscapes, combined with his adeptness in overcoming challenges, has established him as a trusted steward of Aveng’s financial well-being. His strategic acumen and leadership have been instrumental in guiding the company towards sustainable growth and success.

Qualifications

BCom, University of the Witwatersrand; BCompt (Hons), University of South Africa; CA(SA)