Esen Covenden

Esen Covenden is a seasoned professional at Anglo American, serving as the Value Chain Manager for Zimele since April 2016, where responsibilities include developing innovative Enterprise and Supplier Development strategies and youth initiatives. Previously, Esen held the position of Global Working Capital Optimisation Manager - Payments, contributing to the organization's debt reduction efforts and implementing supplier engagement strategies. Prior experience at Anglo Platinum includes roles such as Acting Head of Supply Chain, where Esen successfully coordinated procurement objectives during a restructuring phase, and Senior Manager - Performance and Governance Lead - Supply Chain, focusing on finance and commodity activities across South African and Zimbabwean regions. Esen’s early career includes a role as Assistant Finance Manager, providing vital direction to various departments. Educational qualifications include a CIMA from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Zululand, a Postgraduate degree from the University of South Africa, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.