Background
Jurd, Robert George was born on January 29, 1952 in Ottosdal, South Africa. Son of Robert George and Alletha Johanna Jurd.
Jurd, Robert George was born on January 29, 1952 in Ottosdal, South Africa. Son of Robert George and Alletha Johanna Jurd.
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, University Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 1975. Bachelor in Communications, University South Africa, Pretoria, 1980. Bachelor in Communications with honors, University South Africa, 1983.
Master in Communications cum laude, University South Africa, 1987.
General manager Coalbrook Collieries, Johannesburg, 1980-1983. Senior manager business development Trans-Natal Coal Corporation (Billiton), 1984-1989, director, 1990-1993. Chief Executive Officer business development Billiton, 1994-1995.
Chief Executive Officer International Gold, 1996-1998. Head resources ABSA Corporation Bank, since 1999. Board directors Eldorado Gold Corporation, Vancouver, Canada, 1997-1998.
Fellow South African Institute Mining and Metallurgy. Member South African Council Professional Engineers (professor).
Married Winnifred du Plessis. Children: Janine, Robert.