Riaz Haffejee

Chairman at

Sumitomo Rubber Middle East FZE

Consumer Durables

Consumer Services

Producer Manufacturing

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Riaz Haffejee is currently the Chairman at Sumitomo Rubber Middle East FZE, a Member of the Durban Chapter at Young Presidents' Organization (Africa), an Executive Member at the National Association of Automotive Components & Allied Manufac, and an Executive Member at Durban Automotive Cluster.
In the past, he was the CEO & Director at Apollo Tyres South Africa (Pty) Ltd., CEO at Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd., General Manager-Sales at Ford Motor Co., and Principal at Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. He also served as a Director at the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference.
Mr. Haffejee holds an undergraduate degree and an MBA from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Riaz Haffejee active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Sumitomo Rubber Middle East FZE Sumitomo Rubber Middle East FZE Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in sales and replacement of tires for passenger cars and light and heavy trucks	Chairman	-
National Association of Automotive Components & Allied Manufac	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Durban Automotive Cluster	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Young Presidents' Organization (Africa)	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Riaz Haffejee

Companies	Position	End
METAIR INVESTMENTS LIMITED	Chief Executive Officer	22/03/2023
Apollo Tyres South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Apollo Tyres South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Engages in manufacturing and distribution of dunlop tyres	Chief Executive Officer	02/12/2013
South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) is the official industry body and trade association representing major local tyre manufacturers, including Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, and Sumitomo. The private company is based in Sandton, South Africa. SATMC advocates for the promotion and protection of domestic tyre manufacturing through initiatives such as the #drivinglocal campaign, emphasizing support for local production tailored to South African road and weather conditions. The organization engages with government and stakeholders to influence trade, economic, and environmental policies that foster investment, competitiveness, and job preservation in the tyre sector. SATMC provides industry insights on production, capacity utilization, capital expenditure, employment, and market sales data, and addresses challenges such as the impact of cheap tyre imports and illicit trade by calling for anti-dumping measures. The conference promotes tyre safety awareness, environmental responsibility through eco-friendly manufacturing and waste tyre management, and disseminates educational content on tyre maintenance and safety.	Director/Board Member	-
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Engages in manufacturing and distribution of dunlop tyres	Chief Executive Officer	-
Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides communication services including mobile voice, messaging, data and converged services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	11
Ford Motor Co. Ford Motor Co. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells electric vehicles, trucks, service parts & accessories	Consumer Durables
University of KwaZulu-Natal University of KwaZulu-Natal Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Metair Investments Ltd. Metair Investments Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures and supplies batteries for use in mobility applications	Producer Manufacturing
Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides communication services including mobile voice, messaging, data and converged services	Communications
Young Presidents' Organization (Africa)
Apollo Tyres South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Apollo Tyres South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Engages in manufacturing and distribution of dunlop tyres	Consumer Durables
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Engages in manufacturing and distribution of dunlop tyres	Consumer Durables
National Association of Automotive Components & Allied Manufac
Sumitomo Rubber Middle East FZE Sumitomo Rubber Middle East FZE Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in sales and replacement of tires for passenger cars and light and heavy trucks	Distribution Services
Durban Automotive Cluster
South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) is the official industry body and trade association representing major local tyre manufacturers, including Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, and Sumitomo. The private company is based in Sandton, South Africa. SATMC advocates for the promotion and protection of domestic tyre manufacturing through initiatives such as the #drivinglocal campaign, emphasizing support for local production tailored to South African road and weather conditions. The organization engages with government and stakeholders to influence trade, economic, and environmental policies that foster investment, competitiveness, and job preservation in the tyre sector. SATMC provides industry insights on production, capacity utilization, capital expenditure, employment, and market sales data, and addresses challenges such as the impact of cheap tyre imports and illicit trade by calling for anti-dumping measures. The conference promotes tyre safety awareness, environmental responsibility through eco-friendly manufacturing and waste tyre management, and disseminates educational content on tyre maintenance and safety.