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What roles did Nicky Oppenheimer hold, and when?

Nicky Oppenheimer

South African businessman and conservationist who chairs Oppenheimer Generations and formerly chaired the De Beers Group.

Latest source 15 May 2026Updated 26 Oct 20266 sources

CurrentNow

Currently Chairman, Oppenheimer Generations, since an undated start. 6 dated roles on record.

Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified

Roles, most recent first

  1. 1998 – 2012
    Chairman De Beers Group Former

    Chaired the diamond mining and trading group.1

  2. 1985
    Chairman, Diamond Trading Company; Deputy Chairman, De Beers Consolidated Mines De Beers Former

    Held both posts from 1985.1

  3. 1983 – 2001
    Deputy Chairman Anglo American Former

    Deputy Chairman; joined Anglo American Corporation in 1968 and was a director from 1974 until retiring in 2011.1

  4. Chairman Oppenheimer Generations Current

    Chairman of the family office representing the global interests of the Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer family.1 2

  5. Board member Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve Date uncertain

    Board member of the private game reserve.1

  6. Trustee Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Date uncertain

    Trustee of the family education trust.1

Where the dates come from

  1. PrimaryLeadershipOppenheimer Generations
  2. PrimaryOppenheimer Generations (home page)Oppenheimer Generations

Changes

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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