Taki Nkhumeleni CA(SA) currently serves as Director for LIM Europe Industries at Air Liquide since January 2019, focusing on operational excellence across the supply chain. Previously held positions include Finance Director overseeing financial operations across Southern Africa, and Interim Chief Executive Officer at Shell, where responsibilities included finance leadership for Mergers & Acquisitions and training TOPP articles candidates. Taki's earlier experience encompasses roles at Deloitte Consulting, FirstRand Group, and SABMiller, with a strong emphasis on financial management, strategic projects, and team leadership. Taki holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from the University of Cape Town.