Jacques Rikhotso

Jacques Rikhotso serves as the Regional Vice President for Africa Middle East at Bridgestone EMEA since January 2019, where responsibilities include overseeing Bridgestone's Brits Facility, PE Plant, and seven retread sites. Prior experience includes roles as Regional Director at Nampak from October 2015 to January 2023 and General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Pretoria Portland Cement Company during the same timeframe. Jacques Rikhotso has held positions such as Manufacturing Director at Nampak (Liquid) and Production Manager at Xstrata, specializing in ferrochrome and FeV plants. Early career experience includes a role as Trainee Metallurgist at Anglo Coal. Academic qualifications comprise a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand, an MBA from the University of South Africa, and a Project Management Certificate from the University of Pretoria.