Anley Isaac Chinnappa

Anley Isaac Chinnappa currently serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing Excellence at AECI Limited since April 2024, following a 15-year tenure at AECI Mining where roles included Transformation Manager and various continuous improvement specialist positions. Anley has a proven track record in facilitating the rollout of manufacturing standards, managing initiatives for continuous improvement across departments, and implementing industrialization processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies. Anley holds multiple academic qualifications, including a recent certification in Executive and Management Coaching from the University of Cape Town and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the International Association for Six Sigma Certification, along with degrees in engineering and business administration from various esteemed institutions. Prior to AECI Mining, Anley worked in project management roles at Sappi and Plascon Performance Coatings and also has experience as a cricket player in Kwa-Zulu Natal Cricket.