AngloGold Ashanti appointed Hoda Mansour (LinkedIn) as the managing director and vice chairman of Sukari Gold Mine — the operating company for its gold mine in Sukari, according to a statement (pdf) from the company. Mansour enters the role after serving as COO of AI-solutions provider IFS’ Asia-Pacific, Japan, the Middle East, and Africa division. She also serves as a non-executive board director at CIB, chairs its sustainability committee, is a member of the bank’s operations and technology committee, and has been listed on Forbes Middle East’s list of 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen since 2018.

What they said: “Along with her deep business experience and understanding of the regional business environment, Hoda brings an understanding of our operations as well as a track record in leading teams to drive sustainable competitive advantage,” AngloGold Ashanti Senior Vice President Marcelo Pereira said.