Background
Elie Susman was born to Jewish parents in Rietavas, western Russia, now Lithuania.
Elie Susman was born to Jewish parents in Rietavas, western Russia, now Lithuania.
He was a director of approximately 50 companies and chairman of the Rhodesian Mercantile Holding Company
He held the first mining license over what became the Rhokana mine. In 1930, he was one of the original directors who set up Northern Caterers Limited., based in Kitwe, which operated hotels and bakeries in Luanshya, Nchanga, Nkana, and Mufulira. He also was associated with Elie Susman Investments and Elie Susman Zambia Trust.