Background

Ranchhod, Mahesh was born on January 30, 1946 in Kabwe, Zambia. Son of Shamjibhai and Manieben (Anand) Ranchhod. arrived in South Africa, 1990.

Education

Bachelor of Laws with honors, University London, Harare, Rhodesia, 1970.

Career

Legal practitioner, Christopher & Pimm, Lusaka, Zambia, 1970-1972; managing director, Amaka Holdings Ltd., Kabwe, 1972-1980; executive chairman, Amaka Holdings Ltd., Kabwe, since 1981; executive chairman, Kabwe Transport International Ltd., Johannesburg, South Africa, since 1990.

Achievements

• Mahesh Ranchhod has been listed as a noteworthy transportation company executive, barrister by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice chairman Truckers Association Zambia, Lusaka, 1980-1984. National secretary Hindu Association Zambia, Lusaka, 1978-1980. Member Southern African Development Community, border problems permanent working committee, Maputo, Mozambique, 1996.

Member Road Freight Association South Africa.

Connections

Married Madhu Gohil, July 14, 1971. Children: Nimita, Amita, Anisha, Preetesh.

Father:

Shamjibhai Ranchhod

Mother:

Manieben (Anand) Ranchhod

Spouse:

Madhu Gohil

child:

Anisha Ranchhod

child:

Preetesh Ranchhod

child:

Nimita Ranchhod

child:

Amita Ranchhod