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Nick Chapman – Top 40 Under 40

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The Top 40 under 40 is a showcase of local business talent under the age of 40 compiled by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber (NMBBC).

Nick Chapman (39) is the Plant Engineer at Uitenhage based Volkswagen SA.

Nick is responsible for energy management at Volkswagen SA. He’s achieved a cumulative Demand Reduction of 18% in the elimination of demand since 2003, and has been instrumental in instituting water saving initiatives. His work has resulted in plant water usage savings of 37% for Volkswagen SA, a notable achievement highlighting the importance of industry’s water savings for the region.

Chapman is currently involved in infrastructure renewal projects, slated for completion in 2018. “I enjoy the challenge of a dynamic industry,” says Chapman, who has completed three half and three full Ironman SA events, and is an avid participant in the Ocean Racing Series. “Daily innovation, and sometimes just good, common sense is required to overcome obstacles and ensure delivery on promises.” Chapman believes that working in an environment of continuous improvement helps him to build his abilities.

“I gather ideas from everywhere and everyone,” he says, “and this helps me create the necessary momentum to drive my company and the Metro to ever-increasing success.”

Nick Chapman
Nick Chapman

Original Image by: Sandy Coffey Photography.

The Top 40 Under 40 list, an NMBBC initiative, was compiled from nominations and selected by an independent panel at the NMBBC. The end result is a showcase of talented and ambitious young businesspeople from diverse sectors in Nelson Mandela Bay. From 7 December 2011, MyPE showcases one under 40 achiever a day.

See all the Top 40 Under 40 HERE.

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