Loyiso Pityana

With over two decades of executive experience, I excelled in leading interdisciplinary portfolios across eight diverse sectors, including Development Finance, Mining, Agriculture, Conservation, Small Business Development, Rural Development, Local Economic Development, and Infrastructure Finance. My expertise enabled me to effectively translate and deliver tangible business benefits. As an executive, I successfully led portfolios in strategy, sustainability, wholesale and business banking, infrastructure lending, investor and stakeholder engagement, and human capital. I managed teams of up to 200 individuals, oversaw balance sheets valued at ZAR 40 billion, and directed operating budgets of ZAR 400 million, all focused on creating measurable sustainability impacts. I also led teams in developing development and impact policies, designing sustainability funding instruments, and engaging globally on sustainability for contemporary extractive industry mining entities. My expertise extended across the entire mining value chain. In addition to my executive roles, I mentored senior managers and interns, delivered papers on sustainability, people, and the intersection of private sector imperatives with public good opportunities, and provided tutoring services to MBA students on their thesis projects. Throughout my career, I held numerous Director positions in both the private and public sectors, specializing in risk and development impact.

Experienced executive with track record of driving strategic growth in complex business environments. Skilled in leadership, financial management, and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance and results. Known for problem-solving, strategic vision, and effective communication.

Experienced with strategic planning and driving organizational growth. Utilizes collaborative leadership style to foster team success and achieve company objectives. Track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships and enhancing operational efficiency.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven track record of driving company growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Successfully led high-impact initiatives resulting in significant improvements in profitability and market positioning. Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and stakeholder management.

Experienced with strategic leadership, harnessing deep understanding of market dynamics to drive organizational success. Utilizes analytical thinking and vision to develop and implement growth strategies. Track record of fostering innovation and leading high-impact teams to achieve business objectives.

• PofI, Chief Executive Officer, 2025-05-01, Present, A development impact deal advisory firm focusing on conservation finance as an area of specialty. Leading the conceptualisation and formulation of the business strategy. The firm applies its skills within the value chain of mining and focuses on changing landscapes globally through development and to the benefit of people.
• Sibanye Stillwater, Head External Impact and Strategic Partnerships, 2024-07-01, 2025-04-30, Role was responsible for creation of an external network of alliances to create a pyramid of impact. The primary drive was the catalysing of Sibanye Stillwater resources to deliver impact in every region of operations. Represented Sibanye Stillwater at all external global forums aligned with sustainability.
• Sibanye Stillwater, Head Group Sustainability, 2020-12-01, 2024-06-30, Reporting to Global CEO, setting sustainability agenda for the group. This role was also responsible for designing strategy implementation and monitoring. The role was responsible for sustainability alignment through the integrated annual report and aligning to all standards across the four continents. Responsible for group guidance on sustainability due diligence on impeding acquisitions.
• La Puissance Afrika, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, 2019-09-01, 2020-11-30, Set strategic vision for a start-up deal advisory and consulting firm, implement a tactical plan, and develop a business model. Create operational and administrative procedures, produce an optimum capital structure, seek capital, and ensure alignment with investors. Developed a strategy for aligning DFIs within SADC for long-term financing and an impact model.
• Land and Agricultural Bank of South Africa, Executive Manager: Commercial Development and Business Banking, 2017-04-01, 2019-08-31, Reported to Group CEO and administered four lending portfolios totaling ZAR 39bn (68% of loan book), encompassing predominantly debt, equity, and wholesale lending instruments for land acquisition, on-farm infrastructure, and small business acquisitions. Established strategy and operational integration of one retail-lending portfolio (22 points of presence), with an addition of three portfolios, overseeing wholesale lending, business banking, as well as development retail.
• Land and Agricultural Bank of South Africa, Executive Manager: Strategy, Policy & Marketing, 2015-08-01, 2017-03-31, Reported to Group CEO and managed all aspects of Land Bank strategy, including environmental analysis, product assessment, strategy design framework, facilitation, translations and documentation, roll-out and progress assessment. Acted as official company spokesperson and directed all communication from the bank, including all media platforms. Developed strategy perspectives guiding investment, development opportunities, and banking reflections.
• Bigen Group, Director: Development Finance, Human Capital, 2013-01-01, 2015-07-31, Reported to Group CEO, spearheaded group human capital, group marketing, as well as development finance. Acted as shareholder and director and managed the development of the Annual Shareholders’ AGM. Led Board strategy and agenda for the Social and Ethics committee, Human Capital committee, and contributed to the Risk and Investment committee.
• Isithebe Investments, Executive Director, 2010-08-01, 2012-12-31, Established Investment company during maternity period to provide a wealth creation vehicle for family business and assets. Created sustainable ecosystems investments and examined long-term sustainability of specific sectors which would benefit from transformative partnerships.

• Meat Naturally Africa, 2017-01-01, Present, A social enterprise developed to create market access for smallholder farmers in rural South Africa, focusing on restoring rangelands as its primary aim.
• Conservation South Africa, 2010-01-01, Present, A global NGO developed to preserve conservationists and nature’s stewards. Acted as a member of the main board.
• Indigo Khulani, 2018-01-01, 2021-12-31, A private sector, infrastructure, and construction firm. Member of the main advisory council on strategy and financing.
• Mouton Citrus, 2018-01-01, 2018-12-31, One of South Africa’s largest citrus producers privately owned. Member of the main board and acted as a shareholder representative for Land Bank.

• Insight into Companies Act
• King III
• Being a Director
• Project Management
• SPIN Sale and Marketing
• Employment Equity and Diversity
• Intermediary
• HR Strategy in Banking
• Financial Analysis and Evaluation