Jean Marais is a senior mining executive, operating partner, and technical consultant with more than 30 years of leadership experience across mining operations, commodities, digital transformation, and large-scale operational turnarounds. He has held C-suite and board-level roles with global P&L accountability exceeding USD 2.1 billion and has led organisations employing up to 5,000 people.

He has worked across 23 African countries, as well as Europe and the Middle East, advising multinational mining companies, investors, and governments on technical mining performance, operational excellence, ESG-aligned mine lifecycle management, digital enablement, and complex asset transitions. His experience spans mine planning, cost optimisation, integrated business planning, ERP-enabled operations, and closure readiness under international standards.

As Senior Mining Advisor, Operating Partner, and Technical Consultant for MiningPro, Jean ensures the platform is delivered with deep technical insight, real-world operational leadership, and board-level credibility—bridging strategy, technology, and execution in complex mining environments.