By Khulekani Dumisa

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has recently appointed Komane Pitso as the new Senior Vice President for Commercial Operations. He is based at the Vehicle Conversion and Distribution Centre at Markman in Gqeberha.

New Commercial Operations Department

The Commercial Operations Department has been established to provide efficacy in Supply Chain Management, Localisation, Procurement and Supplier Quality. Pitso joins IMSAf as a highly knowledgeable supply chain, procurement and localisation expert and leader.

20 years in the FMCG industry

He studied Procurement and Logistics, and spent almost 20 years in the FMCG industry in various supply chain roles, from procurement engaging with suppliers, through to external logistics and customer collaborations. He also has experience in developing production facilities in other Sub-Saharan African countries, and has gained logistics and operations experience in countries in West, East and Southern Africa. Pitso holds a (B.Tech.) in Purchasing Management.

Mongezi Hermans, Senior Vice President Human Capital & Corporate Affairs at Isuzu says, “We welcome Komane Pitso to Isuzu Motors, and wish him all the best with his appointment in this crucial role, he comes with immense experience and we look forward to some fresh innovative ideas that will develop localisation opportunities for IMSAf, in particular aligning to The South African Automotive Masterplan (SAAM) 2035.”

Hitting the ground running

Hitting the ground running, Pitso says his vision is to see IMSAf being an automotive powerhouse in Africa, continuously growing volume and value, and empowering its people. – said Komane Pitso, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations.

Source: Isuzu Motors South Africa