The team behind the vision
A serious, experienced and international team, backed by deep specialist capability.
Neal Froneman
One of South Africa’s most accomplished business leaders, with more than four decades leading large-scale international organisations. As founding CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater he built one of the world’s largest precious-metals producers. He brings executive leadership, governance and strategic oversight to Blue Mountain Racing.
Bobby Hartslief
More than four decades at the forefront of international motorsport, circuit development and major-event promotion, including Formula One Grands Prix and MotoGP World Championships. As the driving force behind Blue Mountain Racing, he brings the vision, industry expertise and operational leadership to deliver an African motorsport destination.
Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan
One of the world’s most respected mining executives, with more than 35 years of international leadership. Former CEO of AngloGold Ashanti and chair of several internationally listed companies, he brings deep expertise in corporate governance, international capital markets and shareholder value.
Robert Appelbaum
One of South Africa’s most respected corporate lawyers, with more than four decades advising on mergers, acquisitions and large-scale infrastructure. A former Senior Partner at Webber Wentzel, he brings corporate structuring, governance and commercial-negotiation expertise to the project’s foundations.
Ockert Fourie
A finance and strategy professional who has driven the Blue Mountain Racing vision from concept toward execution. Combining commercial finance, governance and property-development experience, he coordinates the project’s multidisciplinary team and its structured, investment-ready delivery.
Depth across every discipline the project demands
Behind the leadership sits specialist capability spanning the disciplines a project of this scale requires.
Circuit Design & FIA / FIM Compliance
Track layout and homologation to international standards.
Race, Event & Circuit Operations
Delivery and operation of major international events.
Masterplanning & Architecture
The destination precinct and its components.
Engineering, Infrastructure & Transport
Access, connectivity and site infrastructure.
Commercial, Legal & Governance
Structuring, agreements and corporate governance.
Environmental & Sustainability
Approvals, impact and long-term sustainability.
Be part of the vision
Blue Mountain Racing is presently engaging with investors, partners, and supporters as the project advances.