Mercedes Benz has announced a new CEO, Mr. Abey Kgotle.
Mr. Kgotle currently serves as the Executive Director of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs at MBSA. He is an accomplished Human Resources and Corporate Affairs professional with experience across the private and public sectors, boasting over 20 years of strategic Human Resources management, labor relations, advanced negotiations, community and social investment, and stakeholder engagement.
Mr. Kgotle succeeds Mr. Andreas Brand, who tendered his resignation to assume a new role in Stuttgart, Germany, as the Executive for the Production Network CKD and Mid Volume. Mr. Kgotle currently serves as the Executive Director of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs at MBSA.
He is an accomplished professional in Human Resources and Corporate Affairs with experience across both private and public sectors, boasting over 20 years of extensive expertise in strategic Human Resources management, labor relations, advanced negotiations, community and social investment, and stakeholder engagement.
Mr. Kgotle previously served on the boards of Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services as Chairman and Director, respectively. Beyond his contributions at MBSA, Mr. Kgotle serves as Chairman of the Automobile Employers Organisation (AMEO), representing South Africa’s Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Mr. Wilfried Porth, commented on the changes in positions, stating, “We warmly welcome Mr. Kgotle on his appointment as CEO of MBSA Limited. We look forward to his leadership, which will bring new energy and vision as he continues to build on our solid foundation and pursue new opportunities for growth and innovation.”