SAAFF appoints Sherrol Lacey as CEO
The Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders NPC (SAAFF) announced the appointment of Sherrol Lacey as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO) - an important step in its ongoing evolutionary programme.
The Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders NPC (SAAFF) announced the appointment of Sherrol Lacey as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO) - an important step in its ongoing evolutionary programme.
The Board of the Container User Forum (CUF) acknowledges the great importance that container users and the container sector play in driving inclusive economic growth in Southern Africa. It is in this context we are extremely proud to have reached this significant milestone in our journey by introducing the CUF as a new, industry-led platform established to support the improvement, coordination and long-term sustainability of the container logistics system in Southern Africa.
Tracker has appointed Silvia Schollenberger as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) from 3 March 2026. The first CCO for Tracker, the appointment signals Tracker’s commitment to shaping a structure that enables stronger execution and quicker decision making – positioning the company for accelerated, sustainable growth.
Volvo Group Southern Africa has announced the appointment of Stuart Potter (UK) as its new Managing Director, effective 1 March 2026. He takes over the helm from Waldemar Christensen, who has led the organisation since 2022 and will now assume the role of CEO at Volvo Group’s Designwerk Technologies AG in Switzerland.
On 15 oJanuary 2026, the Top Employers Institute recognised organisations that excelled in HR best practices. The criteria for the certification include people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning & development, diversity and inclusion as well as overall employee wellbeing. This annual certification acknowledges organisations that meet world-class people standards and signals organisation’s commitment to invest in their workforce.
With a career spanning engineering, business development, and sales leadership across Sub-Saharan Africa, Vivashan Muthan brings a wealth of expertise to his new role as Head of Export Sales and Operations at RS South Africa. Known for building systems that drive growth and resilience in real-world markets, Muthan is set to lead the company’s export strategy into a new era of scale and impact.