Transnet Appoints Seasoned Logistics Expert as Group Chief Operating Officer

Transnet SOC Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Lekau ‘Solly’ Letsoalo as Group Chief Operating Officer, with effect from 1 July 2024.

Mr Letsoalo, who will report to the Group Chief Executive, will oversee the work of the Chief Executives of all Transnet’s Operating Divisions, as well as Group Safety, Security and Digital Transformation.

A former Chief Operating Officer of Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), Mr Letsoalo has spent 14 years in the private sector – first, as Managing Director at Aveng Manufacturing and more recently as Chief Executive Officer of Cargo Carriers Pty Ltd.

Mr 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.

“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,” says Group Chief Executive, Ms Michelle Phillips.