Tanneke Heersche is an independent consultant who specializes in ESG, Sustainability, and natural resource project development in emerging markets. Tanneke is highly regarded for her expertise and experience in the mining industry, where she is recognized as a leading legal advisor. Her extensive experience includes advising on all aspects of the development and financing of mining and other natural resource projects in emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on African markets. She regularly advises major international mining companies and international financial institutions as well as governments in numerous countries around the world.
Ms. Heersche was a senior partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP (2010-2023), focusing on natural resource project development in emerging markets. She was also the head of the firm-wide ESG Steering Committee.
Prior to Fasken, Ms. Heersche was a partner at White & Case LLP, where she was co-chair of the Global Metals & Mining Practice Group and executive managing partner of its Johannesburg office. She had a particular emphasis on project development, investment agreement negotiations, and the integration of ESG into development frameworks.
She was also recognized as one of the ‘Most Highly Regarded Individuals’ within the field of Mining law by the International Who’s Who Legal, praised for being “one of the finest mining lawyers in Africa” (2009-2012 editions), and recognized by Chambers Global as a leading lawyer within the fields of ‘Energy & Natural Resources: Mining’ (South Africa) and ‘Projects & Energy’ (Africa) in 2013. She is also noted as a Canadian’ Experts Based Abroad’ and a South African ‘Foreign Expert’ within the field of ‘Energy & Natural Resources: Mining.’
Ms. Heersche holds an LLB from the University of Toronto and a BSc (Physiology) and BA (German Literature) from Western University.
Wayne Dunn is the founder of the CSR Training Institute and CSR | ESG Institute. A former Professor of Practice in sustainability at McGill University, he is recognized as a global thought leader and pragmatic problem solver, frequently speaking on business, social responsibility, economics, and strategy at events worldwide.
He is an award-winning global sustainability expert with extensive teaching, writing, lecturing and advisory service experience. He is supported by an extensive faculty and advisory team.
Leadership on SDGs & Business “The pedigree speaks for itself…Pragmatic and global thought leadership on aligning SDGs and business.”
Dr. Eugene Owusu
Special Advisor to the President
of Ghana on the SDGs
Demystified ESG, SDG & CSR “It demystified ESG, SDG, and CSR. Very simple and engaging learning.”
Robert Gyamfi
Head of Community Engagement
Future Global Resources
A Practical & Realistic Approach “Professor Dunn brings a practical and realistic approach to CSR and shared value, blending theory and practice to develop pragmatic approaches that address real-world challenges.”
Dr. Ellis Armstrong
Former CFO
BP Exploration
Thoughtful, Coherent, Insightful “Coherent, thoughtful, stimulating, insightful, and state-of-the-art! The network of public, private, and civil society participants was incredible. Some of the leading experts in the field.”
Kojo Busia
Snr. Mineral Sector Governance
Advisor,
United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa/UNECA
Just What I Needed “Pragmatic, strategic, and full of practical insights. Just what I needed.”
Gifty Owusu-Nhyira
ESG & Sustainability Coordinator
Ecobank West Africa
Really Practical
‘…useful beyond expectation, has given me a clear perspective’
Leonard J. Mkude
Accountant General
United Republic of Tanzania
“The Masterclass reinforced the importance of ESG and challenged me to articulate its value proposition.”
Ross Mitchell
Verdensure
