Cars.co.za report offers interesting insights
Cars.co.za recently launched Industry Report 2026 at its DealerCon summit, offers insight into the forces shaping South Africa’s vehicle market.
- Dealer News
- 22 September 2026
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) was held as an elective meeting, allowing members to vote for representatives to the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Regional Committees. This process ensures that NAACAM’s leadership continues to reflect the expertise, experience and regional diversity of its membership.
NAACAM is pleased to announce its incoming NEC for the 2026/2027 term, which combines the experience of returning members with fresh perspectives from new leaders at both national and regional levels.
Leadership Appointments:
Elected National Executive Committee Members:
Andy Dealtry (Ebor Automotive Systems), Brent Oakes (Acorn Black Investments), Gareth Fismer (CRH Africa), George Yerolemou (Acoustex), Goodrich Kowane (Hulamin), Henk van der Merwe (MA Automotive), Hercu Aucamp (Trident Steel), Jean Philippe Marillet (Bosch), Johan Mouton (Metair), Juergen Wolf (MAHLE Thermal and Fluid SA), Ken Manners (SP Metal Forgings), Luca Smargiasso (Malben Engineering), Martin Buchalter (Algoa Component Manufacturers), Milos Despotovic (Maxion Wheels), Paul Johnson (Lear Corporation), Priscilla Weitz (Axalta Plascon).
Regional Committee Representatives:
NAACAM hereby congratulates all elected members on their appointments. The association looks forward to their contributions in guiding strategic priorities, fostering industry collaboration and driving the continued growth and competitiveness of South Africa’s automotive components sector.
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