By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
State-owned Freight logistics group Transnet announced on Thursday that Lekau “Solly” Letsoalo has been appointed as group chief operating officer (COO).
Letsoalo is a former Chief Operating Officer of Transnet Port Terminals and has spent at least 14 years in the private sector as managing director at Aveng Manufacturing and, more recently, as Chief Executive Officer of Cargo Carriers.
Letsoalo will oversee the work of the chief executives of all Transnet’s operating divisions and the group functions of safety, security, and digital transformation.
Transnet Group Chief Executive Michelle Phillips said: “It is great to welcome 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”.
The state utility added that Letsoalo’s global experience also stands him in good stead.
“Letsoalo has extensive knowledge of Transnet’s business operations. While at TPT, he achieved significant milestones such as expanding the Pier 2 Container Terminal, constructing 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,” Transnet said.