Marista Fey is a dynamic and results-driven| transformation leader with over 25 years of experience in the energy and chemicals sectors. She is a lecturer at the Africa Energy Leadership Centre (AELC) at the Wits Business School, where she shapes future energy leaders with a focus on sustainability, strategic innovation, and transformational leadership. In her role, she supervises master's students, leads lectures on energy-focused subjects, and fosters a collaborative academic environment through initiatives such as a supervisor community of practice
to enhance research output and teaching quality
Marista holds a B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from Stellenbosch University and an MBA specialising in Finance from Solvay Business School, where she graduated top of her class. Her professional journey spans senior leadership roles at Sasol, including Senior Vice President positions where she led transformative programs delivering significant EBIT contributions and sustainable value creation. Her expertise includes agile leadership, ESG initiatives, and global integrated business planning across complex and diverse environments.
Passionate about sustainability and leadership, Marista is also a certified business and leadership coach, empowering mid-career professionals to navigate career inflections and unlock their potential. Fluent in multiple languages and with extensive international experience, she brings a unique global perspective to her work at AELC, inspiring energy leaders to address the challenges of climate change and the energy transition with innovative, strategic solutions.