Appointed on 1 April 2024, Mr. Victor Bester serves as Executive Vice President for Operations and Projects at Sasol. He leads the safe, sustainable, and reliable execution of Southern African operations, with a strategic focus on gas operations in Mozambique. His mandate includes driving cost-effective production strategies, optimizing asset management, and ensuring operational excellence across the region. In this pivotal leadership role, Mr. Bester also oversees Sasol’s Projects and Engineering Centre of Excellence, championing the highest standards of technical assurance and project delivery across the group. With nearly three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Mr. Bester brings deep operational insight and strategic leadership to the role. Prior to this appointment, he held several senior positions within Sasol, and previously served as Managing Director of both the Chevron South Africa Refinery and SAPREF (South African Petroleum Refineries). These roles solidified his reputation for leading complex refining operations, driving transformation, and delivering results in high-stakes environments.