Transnet has announced the appointment of seasoned logistics expert Lekau ‘Solly’ Letsoalo as Group Chief Operating Officer with effect from July 1.
Letsoalo will oversee the work of the chief executives of all Transnet’s operating divisions, as well as the group’s safety, security and digital transformation, reporting to Group Chief Executive, Michelle Phillips.
A former Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) COO, Letsoalo has spent 14 years in the private sector, as managing director at Aveng Manufacturing and more recently as CEO of Cargo Carriers (Pty) Ltd.
Letsoalo has extensive knowledge of Transnet’s business operations. At TPT, he achieved milestones such as the expansion of Pier 2 Container Terminal, construction of the Pier 1 terminal, building the Ngqura Container Terminal, and modernising the Cape Town Container Terminal. His global exposure, including learning experiences in the USA, UK, Belgium, Germany, Thailand, Hong Kong and Japan, have further enriched his leadership capabilities.
Phillips welcomed Letsoala back to the business.
“It is great to welcome Mr Letsoalo back to Transnet and to be able to draw on his global knowledge of the logistics industry at such an important time in our organisation’s history,” said Phillips.
