Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, May 2025 – Dr. Mamello Masia has joined McDonald’s South Africa as Chief People Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in strategic human resources leadership across the financial services, manufacturing, chemicals, and retail property sectors.
Dr. Masia was most recently Human Resources Executive at Pareto Group and Mowana Properties, where she led HR strategy for both organizations. Prior to this, she served as General Manager, Human Resources at Protea Chemicals, a member of the Omnia Group, where she led transformation and people strategy across a complex industrial environment.
She also brings extensive experience in multinational environments, having held key regional leadership roles at Evonik and Emerson. During her time at Emerson she worked on expatriate recruitment, mobility and remuneration extensively. At Emerson, Protea and Pareto, she took the initiatives to introduce new HR systems
Earlier in her career, Dr. Masia also worked with Nedbank and Toyota South Africa Motors.
In addition to her executive career, she serves as a Non-Executive Director at Standard Lesotho Bank, is a Member of the Institute of Directors South Africa, and is known for her commitment to governance and ethical leadership.
About McDonald’s South Africa
Founded in 1995, McDonald’s South Africa operates over 360 restaurants across all nine provinces and serves nearly 8 million customers monthly. With more than 15,000 employees, McDonald’s SA is not only a leading quick-service restaurant brand but also a recognized employer, committed to youth development, inclusive leadership, and lifelong learning. McDonald’s SA is home to one of only nine Hamburger Universities globally, highlighting its global commitment to talent development.
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