Rhodes Nelson

Johannesburg-born Rhodes Nelson has contributed to Multotec’s global success since 1997, working through the ranks to hold his current position of Managing Director of Multotec Manufacturing.

After completing his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce and Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Nelson started his career in wear linings as a Research and Development Ceramist at Debex. From there, Nelson managed the installation of wear linings at Debex and Multotec for various projects.

As a Business Analyst for Multotec Manufacturing, Nelson implemented JDE enterprise resource management; following which he worked as Business Unit Admin Manager for internal sales, exports, wood shop and transport. Nelson was later promoted to Commercial Manager of Multotec Manufacturing and MATO products and later to Operations Manager.

Through hard work, a keen-eye, determination and commitment to Multotec, Nelson was promoted to Deputy Managing Director and then to Managing Director – a position he holds today.