Meet Our Director
Our Leadership
Driven by passion, shaped by 13 years of industry expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Frans Mahlaola
Founder & Managing Director
Leadership Profile
Frans Mahlaola
Founder & Managing Director
"I am an Entrepreneur at heart — and the specialty gases industry is where my passion meets my purpose."
Education & Qualifications
- National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry – TUT
- B.Tech Degree in Quality – TUT
- Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management – IMM
- Master of Management in Entrepreneurship – Wits University (Current)
Industry Experience
- 10 years at Afrox – Key Accounts Management (Mining Portfolio)
- 3 years at Eskom – Power Generation Division
- Harmony Gold Mine – Operational exposure
Key Achievements
- Developed and implemented growth strategies in the mining sector
- Negotiated and secured long-term contracts with major mining houses
- Expert in SHEQ standards, technical training and learning & development
- Founded Kya Enterprise in 2015 — now serving 8 industry verticals
"The vigorous entrepreneur at heart has decided to follow his passion of being an industrialist and spearhead the specialty gases business for Kya Enterprise — championing sales strategy to defend and grow market segments through technical expertise."Frans Mahlaola — Founder & Managing Director