Lubin Ozoux

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Dunlop)

Lubin Ozoux is Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Dunlop), in the role since January 2021.

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa makes Dunlop, Sumitomo and Falken tyres for the African continent. In August 2026 Dunlop Tyres South Africa marked completion of a R1.7 billion investment at its uMnambithi factory in KwaZulu-Natal.

In the job

  1. Was named chief executive and executive director from 1 January 2021, succeeding Riaz Haffejee, who had led the company for eight years. Source

  2. Marked the completion of a R1.7 billion investment in the uMnambithi tyre manufacturing facility, funded by parent Sumitomo Rubber Industries. Source

Career before

  1. Sales, marketing and operations group director, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
  2. 2017Export Director for Africa, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
  3. 11 yearsVarious roles across several countries, Hilti Corporation

Sources

  1. engineeringnews.co.za
  2. engineeringnews.co.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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