Haval Motors South Africa has appointed Conrad Groenewald to the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer. The appointment is effective from 1 July 2022.
Haval says that the appointment fits into its investment strategy to grow its presence in the Southern African market, increase its market share and create more effective marketing strategies. It also aims to grow its product portfolio significantly in the next 18 months.
Conrad was the Director of Sales Operations at Ford South Africa. Before taking up this role at Ford, he spent many years in the local automotive industry and three years in China on an international assignment. This, according to Haval, gives him a sound understanding of Chinese business and relations between the two countries.
Says Conrad: “It is not often that you are presented with an opportunity to join a young and upcoming brand in the automotive sector. I look forward to the challenge and trust I can add to the tremendous growth Haval is experiencing in Southern Africa.
“Haval is currently the fastest-growing automotive brand when measured year on year. From what I was privileged to do far, all I can say, is that I am joining the team at a very exciting time.”
GWM is in its 15th year of operations in SA, and Haval has been on sale for the past five years.
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The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the long-awaited semi-finalists for the 40th edition of the prestigious 2026 Car of the Year (COTY) competition, held annually since 1986.
As the holiday season approaches and many families prepare for long journeys, OMODA and JAECOO South Africa are offering a complimentary 15-minute Holiday Vehicle Health Check to help ensure every trip is a safe one.
As South Africa navigates a shifting and often unpredictable economic landscape, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) says there are growing signs of improvement that could support increased confidence across the new-vehicle market, even as several structural challenges remain.
