Our leadership team
Ms. Shella Maela is a dynamic leader as President and Group CEO of Maela Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a conglomerate known for excellence and innovation. Under her visionary guidance, Maela Holdings has diversified into several companies that uniquely contribute to the business landscape. At the core of Maela Holdings is Maela Distributors, a leading national transportation service with a fleet of buses and trucks. Strategically positioned depots ensure efficient and reliable transportation solutions, meeting diverse client needs wi…
With over a decade of experience in the data and credit granting industry, Thandi is known for her analytical prowess, proactive approach, and goal- oriented mindset. She excels in managing end-to-end product delivery, from inception and user story definition to design, development, testing, and post-production support. Her expertise spans various areas, including data collection methods, analytical credit granting tools, product roadmaps, and stakeholder management.
Thandi is highly skilled in utilizing collaboration software such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, along with project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, Trello, and more. She has hands-on experience with methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and SAFe, and has successfully implemented ERP systems, managed research and data projects, led KYC initiatives, implemented eLearning solutions, and excelled in credit analytics and decision analytics.
Her track record includes successful implementations of Palladium ERP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 300 People, and eLearning platforms, showcasing her versatility and expertise across a wide range of projects. Thandi’s commitment to excellence, coupled with her diverse skill set and experience, makes her a valuable asset in driving impactful change and achieving business success.