BIGEN AFRICA
Snowy Khoza Chief Executive Officer
Having grown up in poverty in a South African township during the apartheid years , Dr Snowy Khoza has overcome great social and financial challenges , such as being forced to give up her schooling to start work in a factory at the age of 13 .
Eventually obtaining several bursaries , she completed a PhD in Social Policy from Brandeis University , USA and an MBA from the University of Cape Town .
Her career journey comprises more than 28 years at senior management level . Before joining Bigen Africa in 2010 as Chief Executive Officer , Dr Khoza was Group Executive at the Development Bank of Southern Africa for 12 years , which was the culmination of various positions in information technology , strategy , governance , communications , knowledge management , policy , human resources , research and information analysis .
and off-taker needs to optimise project validity and add innovative and sustainable value in integrating the entire value chain in an infrastructure development process . The group ’ s capabilities range from feasibility studies through project preparation , management and implementation to development finance and ongoing asset management .
Partnerships The forging of strategic partnerships is key to Bigen Africa ’ s business approach and the group collaborates not only with African governments , but also with suppliers and project partners which complement the group ’ s capability range to ensure that clients have access to a “ full-service ” offering .
“ The group ’ s partnerships strategy is key to its success in achieving technical excellence and innovation ,” explains Dr Khoza . “ At its annual Partnership Conferences , Bigen Africa strengthens ties with industry delegates from across Africa with a view to forging strategic partnerships . Through these , the group aims to build its capabilities in the renewable energy , development finance , rails , mining and industrial , mechanical engineering and project delivery services .”
Industry awards Based on Bigen Africa ’ s contributions to the advancement of infrastructure development in
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