Wayne Hempel ᴹᴮᴬ

Wayne Hempel ᴹᴮᴬ is an accomplished professional in operational technology and digital transformation within the mining sector, currently serving as the Senior Manager: Operational Technology - Group at Gold Fields since June 2025. Previously, Wayne held roles including Head of Technology, Innovation & Systems at Minopex, where leadership and strategic insight were leveraged for transformative projects, and Head of Technology and Innovation at Trevali, focusing on data-driven innovations. Additional experience includes consulting at Astatine Digital, overseeing digital transformation initiatives, and leading technology projects at Vedanta Zinc International, where significant advancements in mining technology were implemented. Wayne's engineering background is complemented by multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA focused on Digital Transformation from Stellenbosch University.