Marinus Niemand

Marinus Niemand has a diverse work experience primarily with the company Sasol. Marinus started their career with Sasol Synfuels in 2010 as the General Manager for Business Development and Growth. In this role, they were responsible for delivering capital projects and implementing long-term strategies across all business domains.

In 2011, Marinus moved to Sasol and took on the role of Program Director for Capital Excellence. Marinus held this position until 2014, during which they successfully managed capital projects and ensured excellence in project execution.

From 2014 to 2019, Marinus served as the Vice President for Energy Optimization at Sasol. In this role, they played a key role in optimizing energy resources and improving operational efficiency.

In 2019, Marinus transitioned to the role of Vice President for Digital Enablement and Integration at Sasol. Marinus spearheaded the company's digital transformation efforts and integrated digital technologies across various functions.

Currently, Marinus holds the position of Vice President for Strategy at Sasol since November 2020, where they are responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for the company.

Overall, Marinus Niemand's work experience showcases their expertise in asset management, strategy development, project execution, and digital transformation within the energy sector.

Marinus Niemand holds a Master's Degree in Control Engineering from the University of Pretoria, which they completed from 2001 to 2002. Before that, they pursued postgraduate research in Technology Management at the University of Cambridge, from 1999 to 2000. Prior to their research, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Control Engineering with Honours from the University of Pretoria from 1998 to 1999. Marinus began their higher education journey by completing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pretoria between 1993 and 1996.