Sam Jonah is the Executive Chairman, Jonah Capital. He joined Ashanti Goldfields Corporation in 1979, working in various capacities, including underground operations.

At the age of 36 he became the Chief Executive Officer. He served as the president of AngloGold Ashanti and was instrumental in transforming the mining company into a multinational corporation; increased gold production from 240,000 ounces per annum to over 1.6 million ounces in ten years.

Also spearheaded company’s listing as the first African company on the New York Stock Exchange.

Currently serves as CEO of Jonah Capital, equity fund based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Jonah, a prominent boardroom guru seats on the board of several companies including Transnet, ArcelorMittal SA, and the Standard Bank Group. Jonah is also a member of the Advisory Board of the London Business School.