Directors & Management
Directors
Lester Kemp
Managing Director
BSc (Hons) MSc DIC MBA
A graduate from The Royal School of Mines (Imperial College, University of London), Lester is an exploration geologist by training, and has been actively involved in precious and base metals exploration throughout Africa and South America.
Lester is also managing director of Mantle Diamonds Limited, a private UK diamond exploration and development company with projects in Canada, Europe and Africa.
Rupert Baring
Director
Rupert is a highly experienced diamond broker with in-depth knowledge of the international diamond business. He was trained by and worked for De Beers and I. Hennig & Co (broker to the Diamond Trading Corporation) sorting and valuing rough diamonds as well as running diamond stations for De Beers in Africa.
Management & Consultants
Carlos Fernandes
Office Manager
Carlos joined London Africa in 2007 as the Office Manager and is the first point of contact at our offices in London.
Dr Richard Belcher
Exploration Manager
PhD
Dr Richard Belcher joined London Africa in November 2011 as the Exploration Manager. He has over 8 years post PhD experience in Au, PGE, Ni, Cu, Co, Fe and Coal. His previous employment includes Jubilee Platinum and Erin Mineral Resources.
