Bruce Cleaver

Appointed: 

22 July 2024

Career and experience

Bruce was CEO of global diamond company De Beers Group from 2016 to early 2023 before becoming co-chair until the end of 2023, during which time he led wide-scale transformation initiatives. Bruce joined De Beers as general counsel and, prior to this, was a partner at Webber Wentzel, a leading South African law firm. Bruce is also involved in various non-profit initiatives. He is currently a senior advisor for the Boston Consulting Group.

Skills and attributes which support strategy and long-term success

Bruce brings experience in strategic consultancy, government relations and stakeholder management. He has extensive commercial and mining experience and a proven track record in managing complex global industrial businesses across production, products, sales and innovation.

External listed company appointments

• Chair of Gemfields Group Limited (JSE: GML and AIM: GEM)