Morné Ruiters

Morné Ruiters is the Chief Marketing Officer of Manganese Metal Company, the world’s largest producer of selenium-free, high-purity (99.9% Mn) manganese metal products. The company supplies demanding global markets across Japan, the USA, Europe, Africa and Asia, serving industries including lithium-ion batteries, specialty steels, rolled aluminium, welding consumables, high-value non-ferrous metals and chemical applications.

With more than 15 years of experience in the global manganese industry, Morné has built a strong reputation for delivering value to customers through consistent and reliable supply, deep technical expertise, and a strong focus on customer service. His experience spans both commercial and production environments, giving him a well-rounded understanding of the metals and materials value chain.

Earlier in his career, Morné held positions at Imerys South Africa in industrial minerals and at Anglo American’s Namakwa Sands operation in titanium and zirconium production. He holds a BTech degree in Chemistry from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and completed the Management Advancement Programme (MAP) at Wits Business School.

Passionate about lifelong learning and leadership development, Morné believes in building strong, mutually beneficial relationships — both in business and in life.