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MEET THE TEAM BEHIND MLA

A passionate group of professionals committed to delivering excellence in end-to-end logistics services.

Chris James - Chief Executive Officer

Chris James

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Chris James is the founding member and major shareholder of Metal Line Holdings including all subsidiaries. He currently serves as Group Chief Executive Officer.

Charl Spies - Chief Financial Officer

CHARL SPIES

Chief Financial Officer

Charl Spies is an indirect shareholder of Metal Line Holdings and Director of Metal Line Holdings. He currently serves as Group Chief Financial Officer.

James Sukhessan - Marketing Director

JAMES SUKHESSAN

MARKETING DIRECTOR

James Sukhessan joined Metal Line Africa in July 2023, in the capacity of Marketing Director. He has 21 years of experience in the logistics and warehousing industry, at JSE listed businesses.

Noma Koranteng - HR

NOMA KORANTENG

HUMAN CAPITAL EXECUTIVE

With over a decade experience in Business and Human Resources in private and listed enterprises. Noma is a results-oriented HR Executive dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high performing environment. Noma holds a Bcom Industrial Psychology Honors degree and in her second year MBA candidate. Noma has joined Metal Line Africa in March 2025 as Human Capital Executive

Robb Stockill - Digital Product Executive

ROBB STOCKILL

DIGITAL PRODUCT EXECUTIVE

Robb brings 25 years of digital transformation expertise across mining, manufacturing, and retail. He leads Metal Line Africa’s digital strategy, focused on delivering integrated, best-in-class customer solutions.

Ruan Kahts - Finance Executive

RUAN KAHTS

Finance Executive

Ruan Kahts is a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) with over 13 years experience in multi-national, listed and private, enterprises. He joined Metal Line Africa in December 2024 as Finance Director. 

RIAZ KAJEE

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Riaz Kajee joined Metal Line Africa in January 2025 as Operations Director. He is a proven dynamic operations leader with over 15 years of experience in driving growth and operational excellence, across logistics supply chains.

Peter Rissik

Transport Executive

Peter Rissik joined Metal Line Africa in March 2025 as Transport Executive. Peter has distinguished himself in the road transport, logistics, warehousing, and distribution industries for 41 years, serving global, multi-national and private enterprises in senior commercial, marketing & business development, operational and consultative roles.