Marsha Chetty
@marshachetty
Strategic organizational development executive with 25+ years in mining.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic organizational development executive with over 25 years of experience in the mining industry, specializing in culture transformation and operational excellence. My career has been marked by a proven ability to orchestrate change management, leadership development, and workforce planning that drives measurable business transformation across global enterprises.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led organizational design strategies and initiatives that have resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced operational performance. For instance, at Anglo American, I developed a comprehensive organizational design system that saved $1.4 million annually by eliminating external consultant dependency. My leadership has also been instrumental in navigating complex stakeholder ecosystems, ensuring alignment with business strategies while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
With a strong foundation in industrial psychology and Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma credentials, I bring a unique operational credibility to executive-level organizational development leadership. I am passionate about building diverse teams and have demonstrated success in managing cross-cultural environments, ensuring that organizational objectives are met while maintaining a focus on community engagement and stakeholder relations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Organisation Design
Anglo American PLC
Apr 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 5 months)
Led global organizational design strategy, reporting to Group Head Culture and Organisation Development. Built a comprehensive OD system adopted globally by all Anglo American sites, saving $1.4M annually by eliminating external consultant dependency while establishing an internal capability framework including guidelines, standards, principles, and governance.
Head of Human Resources
De Beers Group
Oct 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to the CEO Mining Operations. Led strategic people planning, enabling De Beers upstream business objectives and organizational reshaping across four countries. Delivered 20% workforce reduction during the COVID crisis in 8 months with zero litigation through systematic application of OD principles and comprehensive stakeholder engagement, including
Director of Organizational Effectiveness
Baffinland Iron Mines
Aug 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Reported to EVP HR, leading the development and implementation of organizational effectiveness strategy. System owner for organizational design, performance management, succession planning, and indigenous training development. Led implementation of Inuit Benefit Agreement, achieving social license to operate with signed agreements from 5 impacted Arctic communities, enabling mining operations thro
Chief Advisor Continuous Improvement
Baffinland Iron Mines
Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Reported to the Chief Operating Officer, leading a specialist team delivering operational effectiveness through process efficiency, cost reduction, and asset utilization improvement initiatives. Implemented Six Sigma programme delivering 20% tire efficiency improvement, 20% road maintenance cost reduction, and 15% asset utilization improvement, contributing to a 5k tonnes per shift production incr
Director Change Integration
ArcelorMittal Mining Canada
Jan 2013 - Feb 2017 (4 years 1 month)
Reported to the Chief Technical Officer, designing and facilitating change programme addressing operational adaptation and strategic plan integration requirements for Iron Ore business transformation during Global Financial Crisis. Led a Zero-Based Organization approach delivering 20% cost/tonne reduction through comprehensive organizational restructuring executed within a 12-month business cycle
Manager Safety Leadership | Manager Human Resources Projects
ArcelorMittal Mining Limited
Jul 2008 - Dec 2012 (4 years 5 months)
Managed safety leadership initiatives and human resources projects on a global scale. Contributed to the development and implementation of HR strategies across various international operations.
Head Of Human Resources
Rio Tinto Mining Limited
Oct 2005 - Jun 2008 (2 years 8 months)
Led the Human Resources department, overseeing all HR functions for the Australian operations. Developed and implemented HR policies and programs to support business objectives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Honours Social Science, Industrial Psychology
Completed an Honours degree focusing on Industrial Psychology. This program provided advanced knowledge in organizational behavior, human resources, and psychological principles applied to the workplace.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Psychology, English, Speech & Drama
Studied a Bachelor of Arts with a focus on Industrial Psychology, English, Speech & Drama. This comprehensive program developed skills in human behavior, communication, and organizational dynamics.
Rotman Business School, University of Toronto
Emerging Leaders Program, Leadership Development
Participated in a transformative leadership development program designed to empower emerging leaders with strategic tools for executive effectiveness. The program focused on enhancing leadership capabilities and strategic thinking.
ArcelorMittal Academy of Learning
Women in Leadership, Executive Leadership Development
Completed an invitation-only executive development program for senior female leaders in global mining organizations. This program focused on advancing leadership skills and strategic influence within the industry.
Australian Business School
Business Leadership Program, Leadership Development
Engaged in an intensive leadership program equipping nominated leaders for organizational improvement and professional growth. The program aimed to enhance leadership competencies and drive business excellence.
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