Johan Coetzee

Managing Director
29+ years in mining and metals leadership across strategic, corporate, and operational roles, with global executive experience leading diverse, distributed teams 
Deep expertise in transformations and operating models, including carve-outs, business separations, and the design and implementation of independent and global operating structures 
Trusted advisor to boards and executives, leading critical functions and guiding strategy, growth, and resilience in complex, highly regulated environments
Cape Town
@alvarezmarsal
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Johan Coetzee is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Infrastructure & Capital Projects in Cape Town. He has over 29 years of experience in large‑scale organizational transformation, including the establishment of independent operating models, global planning, and strategic leadership across complex, multinational environments.

Mr. Coetzee is an experienced advisor to the mining and metals sector, with a track record spanning strategic, corporate, and operational roles across the value chain. He specializes in carve-outs, business separations, and the design and implementation of global operating models, supporting the establishment and scaling of independent organizations. He has led complex transformation initiatives, including organizational reconfiguration, stand-up processes, and growth strategy execution, and works closely with boards and executive teams on sustainable growth, portfolio optimization, and capability development.

Mr. Coetzee’s approach combines deep technical expertise with a holistic perspective, incorporating people, culture, governance, and regulatory considerations. With senior leadership experience across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australasia, he advises organizations on strategic decision-making and transformation in complex, rapidly evolving environments.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Coetzee held senior leadership roles at Accenture and dss+, where he focused on strategy, operations, and performance improvement in the mining and natural resources sector. He also spent over a decade with BHP Billiton and held executive roles at South32, leading large-scale operations, sustainability initiatives, and complex capital projects.

Mr. Coetzee earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering (mineral processing) from Stellenbosch University and a master’s degree in business leadership from the University of South Africa. Mr. Coetzee is fluent in Afrikaans and English. He has a working knowledge of Portuguese.