Geoffrey White

Biographical Information
" Geoffrey holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management Science and joined the Board of Lonrho as Chief Executive Officer on 5 October 2007, having been Chief Operating Officer from 1 May 2007. During his career he has held senior management roles with Thomas Tilling Plc, BTR Plc, Dee Corporation Plc, Asda Plc and latterly worked for five years for a private investment firm based in London.

"He has been responsible for the planning, financing, development and management of a range of projects in the leisure, industrial and natural resource sectors. These projects include establishing joint ventures with international corporations such as Hilton Hotels International, Ford Motors (PAG), Praton International GmbH and FFS Refiners (Pty) Ltd. Prior to joining Lonrho, he had direct experience with the natural resources, distribution and logistics sectors in Africa."

"Geoffrey has had 25 years of commercial management including senior roles with Thomas Tilling Plc, BTR Plc and Dee Corporation Plc, and has worked for the private offices of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Al Thani."

Affiliations

 * CEO, Lonrho plc
 * Director, Lonrho Mining
 * Director, Arlington Associates
 * Director, Nare Diamonds
 * Director, fastjet
 * Rubicon Diversified Investments