Petra Diamonds has appointed Johan Snyman as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Snyman officially assumed the role in October 2024, following nearly a year of service as the company’s Group Financial Controller.
With a career of over 20 years, Snyman has held senior financial positions across multiple industries, demonstrating expertise in financial leadership, strategic decision-making, and value creation within the mining sector. Reflecting on his new role, he stated, “This role represents the culmination of a career dedicated to financial leadership, strategic decision-making, and value creation within the mining sector.”
As Group Financial Controller at Petra Diamonds, Snyman played a key role in standardizing the company’s financial control framework. He emphasized his commitment to driving growth and ensuring financial stability, saying, “With a focus on strategic execution and disciplined capital management, I am committed to fostering growth and positioning businesses for the future. As I continue this journey, I am keen to apply my experience in dynamic environments where financial leadership plays a pivotal role in driving expansion and innovation.”
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Before joining Petra Diamonds, Snyman spent over 17 years at AngloGold Ashanti, where he held various senior financial roles, including Vice President of Finance, Group Financial Reporting, and Senior Manager for Special Projects. His extensive experience in multinational finance, strategic financial planning, and financial reporting made him an ideal candidate for the CFO position at Petra Diamonds.
Snyman began his career as a trainee auditor with KPMG in 1999, gaining valuable experience in internal and external audits across industries such as energy, mining, and local government. He later managed accounts for major companies, including Sasol Mining, where he served as a senior accountant, and KPMG’s U.S. division, where he worked as a senior manager overseeing audits for mining, oil, and government entities.
