Cela Lukhele Pr. Eng

Cela Lukhele (Pr. Eng, MIChemE) serves as the Senior Manager (Principal) for Digital Data Transformation at De Beers Group since September 2022, focusing on the implementation of digital strategy and data analytics within Group Exploration. With extensive experience in technology and innovation, Cela has held various advisory roles including membership on the Technology & Innovation Advisory Board for Investing in African Mining Indaba and the BI Innovation & Tech Fest Advisory Board. Prior roles include Section Manager at Kumba and Digital Value Chain Lead at Exxaro Resources, where emerging technologies and analytics were leveraged to enhance operational efficiency. Cela's background includes significant roles at Microsoft and various engineering positions across power generation and refining sectors. Educational qualifications comprise an MBA from Stellenbosch Business School and a BSc (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, among others.