Meli Mashinini

Meli Mashinini is an accomplished Corporate & Investment Banker at Rand Merchant Bank, starting in September 2025, and previously served as the Head of/General Manager for Planning and Optimisation at Sasol from January 2011 to September 2025. Meli led a talented team in delivering Integrated Business Planning and Optimisation services for a multinational chemicals company. Prior roles at Sasol included Senior Manager for P&O Global Optimisation, Planning Leader, Area Manager, Senior Process Engineer, and Engineering Lead, highlighting extensive experience in operations, supply chain management, and process engineering. Education includes a Short-course in Negotiation Fundamentals from INSEAD, a Master’s in Digital Business Management from the University of the Witwatersrand, a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from the University of Pretoria, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand.