Paul Erskine
Founder
Paul Erskine has been a key figure in the coal industry since the early 2000s. His career
highlights include:
- Led the takeover and management buy-out of Woestalleen Colliery in 2005
- Served as Chief Operations Officer at Nucoal Mining (Pty) Ltd
- Expanded Woestalleen Colliery to 26 million tonnes of reserves and 350,000 tonnes/month
processing capacity
- Secured a crucial five-year contract with Eskom
- Orchestrated the sale of Nucoal in 2009, yielding a 1000% return for investors
Paul's extensive experience and strategic vision make him an invaluable asset to SUISO, where he
continues to drive innovation and sustainable practices in the energy sector.
Caelan Erskine
Senior Vice President and Co-founder
Caelan Erskine's journey in the mining and energy sector commenced in 2017, marking the beginning
of a promising career driven by passion and innovation. His dedication to the industry has led
him to acquire invaluable hands-on experience, collaborating closely with several major mining
companies.
Through his unwavering commitment and exemplary work ethic, Caelan has cultivated strong
relationships with C-suite executives across numerous prominent mining companies. This network
of trust and cooperation has not only opened doors for SUISO but has also facilitated
groundbreaking partnerships and ventures within the industry.
Caelan's unique ability to forge meaningful connections, coupled with his deep understanding of
the sector, positions him as a vital asset to SUISO's growth and success. His innovative
approach to business development continues to drive the company forward.
Anton Mayberry
Head of Commercial | Consultant
Anton brings a wealth of experience in corporate finance, technology, and strategic leadership to
SUISO. His diverse career path has equipped him with a unique set of skills that are invaluable
to our organisation:
- Began his career in corporate finance, gaining crucial insights into financial management
and strategy.
- Spent eight years at a leading payment and card technology business, serving banks,
telecoms, retail, and government sectors.
- In 2012, launched South Africa's first multi-brand gift card mall, representing global
digital-content brands in music, gaming, software, and ride-share markets.
- As CEO, established partner relationships with global stakeholders and technology
providers.
- Expanded operations into India in 2014, setting up offices in New Delhi.
After exiting his business in 2017, Anton returned to his passion for strategy development,
deal-making, and corporate finance. He joined the SUISO team in a non-executive advisory
capacity, where he assists the founding team in developing early-stage strategy for the business
and oversees much of the commercial portfolio and capital raise activities.
Anton's extensive experience in strategy, finance, and global business operations makes him a crucial
asset to SUISO's leadership team, driving our financial strategy and commercial success.
Gerhard Potgieter
Director of Engineering | Consultant
Gerhard brings over three decades of extensive national and international experience to SUISO,
cementing his position as a cornerstone of the leadership team. His expertise spans project
management and engineering management across a diverse range of companies and technologies, from
conceptual engineering to project implementation.
As a seasoned executive committee member in several companies, Gerhard possesses a deep
understanding of business drivers and has a proven track record of delivering on mega projects.
His wealth of experience is evident in the variety of successful projects he has overseen
throughout his career.
Prior to joining SUISO, Gerhard held the prestigious position of Engineering Director at Natrref
Refinery (Pty) Ltd. In this role, he was responsible for the engineering delivery of the Natref
Clean Fuels programme at the inland refinery. This facility, a joint venture between Total of
France and Sasol Oil of South Africa, benefited greatly from Gerhard's leadership and
expertise.
Gerhard's comprehensive understanding of complex engineering projects, coupled with his strategic
business acumen, makes him an invaluable asset to SUISO. His leadership in operations ensures
that our ambitious goals are translated into tangible results, driving SUISO towards a
sustainable and innovative future in the energy sector.