Austin Samakande

Austin Samakande is an experienced professional in the manufacturing sector with a strong background in plant and production management. Austin has held significant positions such as Plant Manager at Greif and Polyoak Packaging, as well as Production Manager at Nampak and Production Section Manager at Mpact. Additionally, Austin served as Operations Improvement Manager at Mpact/Mondi, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Polymer Science and a Master of Science (MSc) from Stellenbosch University, complemented by an MBL in Business Administration and Management from UNISA.