Bobby Godsell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bobby Godsell
Occupation	Businessman
Date Of Birth	Sep 14, 1952(1952-09-14)
Age	72
Birthplace	Johannesburg
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Gauteng
Horoscope	Virgo

Bobby Godsell Biography

Bobby Godsell is one of the most popular and richest Businessman who was born on September 14, 1952 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Godsell is highly regarded and trusted by the National Union of Mineworkers, who came out in his defence after he lost the power struggle within Eskom and was accused of racism, as did the African National Congress, the ANC. His positive relationship with the unions dates back to 1974, when he became labour relations expert and got involved in forming Anglo American’s employment practice policies. His role in getting white business in South Africa to accept both the unpopular Labour Relations Act and, later, the mining charter in the transformation period of the country was instrumental and his relationship with Cyril Ramaphosa was crucial in all this.

He became an executive director of Anglo American in 1991. He served at the South African Chamber of Mines, first as a vice-president and later as its president. He was also chairman of the World Gold Council from 2001 to 2002.

Bobby Godsell Net Worth

Bobby Godsell is one of the richest Businessman from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bobby Godsell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Robert Michael “Bobby” Godsell (born 14 September 1952 in Johannesburg) is a retired South African businessman and the former CEO of South African gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti, a position he held from 1998 to 2007. He was the Non-Executive Chairman of Eskom from 2008 to 2009 and was appointed to the National Planning Commission of South Africa by former South African President Jacob Zuma on 30 April 2010.

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His resignation from Eskom came amidst a board room power struggle in the utility company between Godsell and CEO Jacob Maroga. Maroga was heavily criticised for power shortages, a record loss of R9,7 billion in the year to March 2009 and electricity price rises criticised for stoking inflation as South Africa battled recession. Maroga allegedly handed in his resignation, then denied doing so and Godsell, under political pressure from organistaions supporting Maoga, decided to hand in his resignation instead.

Facts & Trivia

Brahim Ranked on the list of most popular Businessman. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Bobby Godsell celebrates birthday on September 14 of every year.

He returned from retirement in 2008, when he became the non-executive chairman of Eskom but resigned from the position in 2009. He remains a non-executive director of the Anglo American Corp., a position he has held since 1991. He is also the chairman of Business Leadership South Africa and has been appointed to the National Planning Commission (NPC) by President Jacob Zuma on 30 April 2010.

Top Facts about Bobby Godsell

1. Bobby Godsell was appointed CEO of AngloGold Ashanti in 1998, which was formed through the merger of AngloGold and Ashanti Goldfields Corporation in 2003.
2. He served on the board of Eskom from 2008 to 2009 and is currently the non-executive director of Anglo American Corp, and chairman of Business Leadership South Africa.
3. He holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Cape Town, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Natal.
4. Godsell has had a long and successful career in South African business, including in labour relations, and was awarded for his work in the transformation period.
5. He was accused of racism during a boardroom struggle at Eskom, but was defended by the National Union of Mineworkers and the African National Congress.
6. Godsell was described as a “visionary” upon his retirement, who “did much to shape the destiny” of AngloGold Ashanti.
7. Under Godsell’s final years as CEO, AngloGold Ashanti experienced a high number of fatalities in its mines, with 37 in 2006 and 34 in 2007.
8. Godsell oversaw the hedging of 11.3 million ounces of gold, twice the value of the company’s annual production.
9. This remaining amount was paid off in October 2010 with US$2.63 billion, or US$1,300 per ounce of gold.
10. Godsell is highly regarded and trusted by the National Union of Mineworkers, who defended him when he lost the power struggle within Eskom and was accused of racism.
11. Godsell’s positive relationships with powerful organisations such as NUM and the ANC contributed to his success and reputation in South African business.