- February 27, 2024
- 4:42 pm
Centurion, 27 February 2024: Mahindra South Africa (MSA) has announced the appointment of automotive industry veteran Arnold Reddy to its management team.
Reddy will assume the role of Head of Logistics. He will be responsible for managing a rapidly growing division. This division handles not only the import of Mahindra vehicles but also the supply of parts and components to the Mahindra Assembly Facility in Durban. Additionally, Reddy’s team will manage the distribution of fully assembled Pik Up models.
Under his leadership, the logistics department will also oversee Mahindra South Africa’s new parts distribution warehouse. This facility has exceeded both national and international standards for parts availability and distribution.
Before joining Mahindra, Reddy held several logistics roles at Michelin, Nissan, and Toyota Tsusho. He holds an MBA and an honours degree in Supply Chain Management.
“Arnold joins us at an exciting time as we transition into a truly regional player with an assembly base in South Africa. His deep knowledge of the South African logistics industry will serve Mahindra well in this new role,” says Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa.
Reddy joins a young senior management team, all of whom have come from senior positions at other global brands.
“By assembling this formidable leadership team, Mahindra South Africa is primed to deliver a compelling and commercially relevant product portfolio. We aim to exceed the expectations of our valued customers while driving growth and success in the automotive sector,” says Rajesh.
About Mahindra
Founded in 1945, Mahindra Group is one of the largest multinational federations of companies, with 260,000 employees in over 100 countries. The company is a leader in farm equipment, utility vehicles, IT, and financial services in India. It is also the world’s largest tractor company by volume. Mahindra has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate.
Mahindra Group focuses on global leadership in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), enabling rural prosperity, and enhancing urban living. The company’s goal is to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders, helping them to Rise.
About Mahindra South Africa
Mahindra South Africa, a fully owned subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra of India, is celebrating its 20th year of operations in South Africa.
The company has dealers in all nine provinces of South Africa, offering sales, service, and spare parts. These dealers provide a full range of Authentic SUVs, including the XUV300, XUV700, and Scorpio-N, a semi-finalist in the SA Car of the Year competition, as well as a range of Authentic Bakkies, including the Pik Up Karoo Dusk, Dawn, and Storm.
With over 80 dealerships mainly in cities and towns across South Africa, Mahindra has expanded its national footprint. The company is dedicated to offering the South African consumer a diverse vehicle range, ensuring a customer-centric ownership experience.
Mahindra South Africa has also expanded into sub-Saharan countries, exporting vehicles to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland, and Namibia, in addition to Swaziland and Lesotho.
Since its establishment in October 2004, Mahindra South Africa has grown significantly. It is now a top 5 seller of bakkies, which it assembles at its plant in Dube Trade Port, Durban.
To date, Mahindra South Africa has sold nearly 90,000 vehicles.
Learn More About Mahindra South Africa
Website: www.mahindra.co.za
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- Facebook: @MahindraSouthAfrica @MahindraAutoGlobal
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- YouTube: Mahindra South Africa (Official Page), Mahindra Auto Global
For media inquiries, contact:
Leo Kok / leo@pantheramedia.co.za / 082 327 2763
Nomonde Kweyi / Head of Strategic Marketing / nomonde.kweyi@mahindra.co.za / 012 661 3161
