Eckard Van Staden
About Eckard Van Staden
Eckard Van Staden serves as the Vice President of Program Management for IT and Digital/Business Transformation at Tronox. He has extensive experience in finance and project management, having held various roles in companies such as Exxaro Resources and G4S, and possesses multiple degrees in accounting and finance.
Work at Tronox
Eckard Van Staden serves as the Vice President of Program Management, IT and Digital/Business Transformation Program at Tronox. He has been in this role since 2019, working remotely from the United States. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the company's IT project portfolio management, ensuring that projects align with strategic goals. He also leads a global digital and business transformation initiative that focuses on cost and scheduling, governance, controls, organizational change management, and communication. His role includes ensuring IT SOX compliance for both IT and transformational operations within the company.
Previous Experience
Before joining Tronox, Eckard Van Staden held various positions in finance and project management. He worked at Exxaro Resources from 2009 to 2013 as Project Controller and later as Vice President of Finance for the Ferrous Division. He also served as Corporate Controller in Amsterdam for Exxaro Resources from 2006 to 2008. His experience includes a role as Senior Offshore Accountant at Kumba Resources Ltd from 2002 to 2006 and as Regional Financial Controller for G4S in Africa from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he briefly worked at Tronox as a Financial & Business Process Management Consultant in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Eckard Van Staden has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. He studied at the University of South Africa, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting Science and a Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree in Accounting Science. He also achieved the CA(SA) designation from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. Furthermore, he completed training in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance at the Management and Strategy Institute and has undergone Accounting Professional Training at the University of Johannesburg.
Cultural Understanding and Problem-Solving Skills
Eckard Van Staden possesses a deep understanding of cultural nuances and their impact on work dynamics. This knowledge aids in facilitating seamless collaboration across diverse cultures within the global business environment. He also maintains a keen awareness of emerging trends and technologies, which informs his approach to creative problem-solving. His expertise in these areas supports his leadership in digital and business transformation initiatives.