New corporate communication manager at Hyundai

Hyundai Automotive South Africa has announced the appointment of Zweli Mnisi (photo) as the new General Manager: Corporate Communications.

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Zweli is an accomplished Communications Executive, with over 20 years' experience in brand management, corporate communications, media liaison, digital and stakeholder engagement; performed across various multinationals as well as in the public sector. In his recent corporate role, he served as Head of Public Relations, Media Engagement & Digital: East and Southern Africa Region at Nestlé.

He also successfully implemented and provided strategic leadership in cutting-edge projects, both locally and internationally, resulting in positive and sustainable earned media coverage. Zweli has held various senior leadership positions, including:

  • Head of Communications and Media Relations at Accenture (South Africa).
  • Chief Director: Communications/Spokesperson at the Ministry of Police, South Africa.
  • Appointed as the first Public Relations & Executive Communications Manager at Cisco (South Africa).
  • Appointed as the first Director: Communications and Marketing at the then National Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa.
  • Appointed as the first Public Relations and Communications Manager at Proudly South African.

"We are excited to welcome Zweli to the Hyundai Automotive South Africa family. We are confident that his experience and proven capabilities will help to positively enhance our brand in the highly competitive automotive industry, particularly as we have embarked on strengthening and improving our customer experiences," stated Stanley Anderson (Director: Sales and Operations at Hyundai Automotive South Africa).

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