STRATEK TEAM
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
Our team is made up of passionate and skilled professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients. With diverse backgrounds and expertise in various fields, our team brings a unique perspective to every project we undertake. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, where everyone has the opportunity to grow and learn from one another. At the heart of our team is a commitment to excellence and a desire to make a positive impact in the world.
Dr Kelvin Kemm
Chairman and CEO
Dr Kelvin Kemm is a Business Strategy Consultant based in Pretoria, South Africa. He is
a nuclear physicist, past Chairman of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) and has been involved in the development of the South African SMR program since
its inception over two decades ago. He has been a Plenary Guest Speaker at the World
Nuclear Association in London, and at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris. He Chaired
the opening ceremony of ATOMEXPO in Moscow and was a guest speaker at the African
Union Economic Summit in Mauritius. He has been a Guest Speaker in places as diverse
as Hanoi, Washington DC and Stockholm. He has given both Senate and Congressional
briefings in Washington DC.
Francois Reyneke
Director: Commercial
Francois Reyneke, a graduate who read metallurgy, commerce, and business administration, who has 35 years of operational experience in the steel and metallurgical industries.
Spent 12 years in the Foundry Industry as Production Superintendent followed by 19 years
in Steel Services Industry commencing as General Manager Engineering for Africa and the
Middle East, General Manager Operations and as a local Director while in the employ of
Harsco Metals Inc., which operated at various steel and metallurgical industries in South
Africa and the Middle East. Spent four years working under the auspices of McKinsey &
Company managing corporate re-engineering at 14 Harsco sites. Currently owner of Reytech (Pty) Ltd which provides financial and technical services to the Mining, Nuclear and
Steel Industries.
Alain Rolland
Director:
International Affairs, based in France
Alain Rolland is based in France and has 44 years of experience in industry. Originally,
he trained as an Artisan and qualified as a Master Artisan. Later he studied Industrial Engineering and completed an executive MBA at HEC, Paris. As Manager in the EIFFAGE
Group (72 000 Employees), he managed construction and civil works for 12 years. From
2002, he managed a team of Engineers for the ANDRA construction of an Underground
Research Laboratory (500 m deep for geological nuclear waste research). During 2007 he
was a project CIGEO, and ANDRA’s Head of Technical Services, and Representative of
final nuclear waste storage. In total, he spent more than 15 years on site.
Olivia Vaughan
Board Advisor: Commercial Affairs
Olivia Vaughan has a BCom Law (Cum Laude) and a Master of Business Administration.
Olivia has a rich understanding of integrated business strategies. Her experience across
various industries focussed on innovation, automation, and the circular economy, which
provides a platform to develop solid investment opportunities and corporate strategies.
Together with her experience and skill, her drive to influence turn-around blue-sky opportunities is a proven asset to highly technical teams. This includes brand image, stakeholder
relations, financial position improvement and innovation in mature industries.
Francois Mellett
Director: Operations
Francois Mellet has 40 years of experience in the engineering, maintenance and operation of all major industry types and has an Electrical Engineering Diploma, Government
Certificate of Competency for Factories, and Project Management Certificate. He has 19
years of Eskom experience which includes: Koeberg Nuclear Power Station as commissioning, operations and project engineer which included a year in French and European
nuclear power stations and industries. Thereafter he practiced five years as a Maintenance Manager at Eskom Matimba PS, before leaving Eskom and joining IRCA Global for
eight years to assess, develop and train clients in engineering and maintenance, ISO, and
Risk Assessments. From 2002, he spent five years on a large project for the underground
research laboratory (URL) construction in France, for the eventual adjacent storage of
high-level, long-life nuclear waste for ANDRA. Since 2007, Francois has managed ARINT
International - South Africa for Engineering and SHEQ Services, which serves all industry
types in engineering services across the international spectrum.
Gordon Hosking
Chief Commercial and Financial Officer:
SMR Global Energy Australia, Based in Australia
Gordon Hosking is a seasoned Commercial & Investment Officer with over 30 years’ experience in: Industrial & Commercial Property, High-Level Negotiations, Facilitation, Mining, Mine Remediation, Construction, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Raise and Investment Fund transactions totaling over $2.5-billion in value. His diverse knowledge with deep
commercial acumen, is complemented by experience across these verticals. Gordon holds
the title: Principal & Executive Director for Perpetual Advisory Group Pty Ltd and leads
Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Raise Advisory, International Investment Negotiations. He
brings with him passion to make the world a better place through nuclear solutions.