Directors

Sonia Tech Group directors have a wealth of experience spanning over 150 years.

Maurice Rahimian

Experienced professional over 30 years with a diverse background in commodity trading, trade finance and project finance. Proven track record in successfully intermediating large-scale projects and managing customer relationships with budget responsibility. Adept at acquiring new prospects and maintaining customer satisfaction across various industries. Maurice throughout his career, has demonstrated a relentless commitment to achieving excellence, whether through technological innovation, strategic trading, or meticulous project management. His diverse experience and proven track record make him a valuable asset in any professional setting, poised to tackle new challenges and drive success in future endeavors.

Maurice is the managing director of Sonia Tech GmbH Hamburg.

Joobin Mansourian

With 30 years of underwriting experience in Trade and Project Finance, Corporate Lending and International payment systems, Joobin is the Managing Director of Sonia Tech USA. Throughout his career as a business and commercial banker/lender, he has acquired a valuable understanding of how to utilize all available Export Support Programs offered by Government Initiatives and key Banks and Financial Institutions across the USA.

Nathan Ness

Following a career with multiple Global Blue-Chip Organisations, Nathan joined the partnership in 2023 and is the Managing Director of Sonia Tech UK. He has a vast experience managing teams, projects and global initiatives across multiple markets with a collaborative approach to partnership development. His work and relationships with key organisations across Africa, the Middle East and Europe and focus on supporting and promoting UK exported goods and services is a key part of our Finance Offer.

Mohammed Reza Miyar

Over 40 years of working experience in infrastructure and Development projects, with a strong focus on South Africa and the broader SADC region. Reza plays a crucial and instrumental role in expanding the Group’s presence, services and footprint throughout Southern Africa, leveraging his deep cultural understanding and comprehensive knowledge of the region.

Keanu Rahimian

As a physics student at ETH Zurich, with further degrees in business administration and computer science, Keanu will support the other directors in all matters related to technological research, analysis and strategy. He will oversee the integration of AI into the processes and procedures of Sonia Tech and will ensure that technical talent and infrastructure scale along with the company.