Meet Our Expert Team
Meet the experts who drive our operations—from sourcing to quality assurance.
At Lorshi Metals, our team combines decades of experience in mineral sourcing, metallurgy, logistics, and global trade. Each member brings specialized expertise that ensures we deliver the highest quality products with unmatched service.
Leadership Team
Samuel Mengistu
Chief Executive Officer20 years in mineral logistics and global trade. Vision: Bringing transparency to global commodity trades through ethical sourcing and quality assurance.
Aster Bekele
Head of SourcingExpert in Asia-Pacific markets with 15+ years of experience. Mission: Securing sustainable supply chains through direct mining partnerships and ethical trade practices.
Dr. Mesfin Abebe
Chief Quality OfficerNABL-accredited metallurgist with PhD in Materials Science. Mission: Upholding lab-verified purity through rigorous testing protocols and continuous quality improvement.
Sara Hailu
Logistics & Operations DirectorExpert in global supply chain management with 12+ years of experience. Specializes in ensuring on-time delivery through optimized shipping routes and multi-modal logistics solutions.
Dawit Tessema
Technical DirectorMining engineer with 18 years in extraction technology and mineral processing. Leads our technical consulting services and development of custom mineral specifications.
Helen Tadesse
Chief Sales Officer15+ years in global minerals sales. Specialist in developing tailored solutions for manufacturing clients and building long-term industry partnerships across diverse sectors.
Department Snapshot
Our organizational structure is designed to maximize efficiency and collaboration
Leadership
Strategic direction, corporate governance, and innovation leadership.
Sourcing & Procurement
Direct mine relationships, supplier negotiations, and material acquisition.
Quality & Lab
Sample analysis, quality assurance, compliance testing, and certification.
Logistics & Operations
Shipping coordination, warehouse management, and inventory control.
Sales & Customer Support
Client relations, contract management, and post-delivery service.
Administration
Finance, HR, legal compliance, and office management.
Regional Offices
Local market intelligence, regional partnerships, and logistics coordination.
R&D
Product innovation, process improvement, and technical consulting.
Team Credentials
Our team's professional qualifications ensure industry-leading expertise
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Our quality team includes 3 certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditors ensuring rigorous quality management systems.
Chartered Metallurgist (IOM)
Our team includes 5 Chartered Metallurgists from the Institute of Materials, with specialized expertise in mineral analysis.
MBA (Commodity Trade)
Our leadership team includes executives with specialized MBAs in Commodity Trading and Supply Chain Management.
NABL Accredited Testing
Our laboratory team holds National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories certification.
Certified Mining Engineers
Our technical team includes certified mining engineers with expertise in extraction methods and processing.
Certified Logistics Professional
Our logistics team members hold CLP certification, ensuring optimal supply chain management.
A Day in the Life
Experience our team's dedication to quality and precision
Behind the Scenes: On-Site Lab Testing
This 1-minute clip offers a glimpse into our rigorous quality assurance process, showing how our metallurgists analyze mineral samples to ensure they meet exact client specifications.
Watch as our team demonstrates the precision equipment and testing protocols that guarantee the purity and quality of every mineral batch before shipment.
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Interested in joining us? We're always looking for talented individuals to strengthen our global operations.
Lorshi Metals offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with industry-leading experts in mineral sourcing and quality assurance.
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Professional development and clear advancement paths
Global Impact
Work with clients and suppliers across multiple continents
Industry Leadership
Join a team that sets standards in mineral quality and ethical sourcing