Mr James Brodie: Chief Executive Officer
Appointed to the Board in 1999
James has served as Managing Director and CEO of LRI since the company's inception in 1999 and prior to that worked in the engineering industry both locally and in the US. James holds a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, and is a registered professional engineer. He also enjoys membership with the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers.



Mr Bongi Hlophe: Executive Director
Appointed to the Board in 2003
Bongi was appointed as Executive Director in December 2003 and is directly involved in the management and marketing of the company, with his special area of focus being the expansion of the company into new African markets. Bongi holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Zululand.