Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Scott Zambonini from SNII: SEDA Nelson Mandela Bay ICT Incubator (SNII) today announced the appointment of Scott Zambonini as Enterprise Development Manager. Zambonini will oversee the incubator’s enterprise development unit and manage end-to-end enterprise development. In his developmental capacity, he will provide general business mentorship to technology start-ups and young ICT SMME clients enrolled in incubation … [Read more...] about Scott Zambonini
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Sue Gillespie
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Sue Gillespie from Boomtown: Sue Gillespie has joined Boomtown as Business Account Executive to secure and nurture new business. Business development is not only key to Boomtown’s growth, but that of its clients, Sue says: “Working with a brand to drive its growth and realise its possibility through creative communication is exciting! Being able to get under the skin of corporate objectives, and create a campaign to make them … [Read more...] about Sue Gillespie
Mimi Rupp
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Mimi Rupp from Stone etc.: Port Elizabeth businesswoman and philanthropist, Mimi Rupp, was named South Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government in the SMEs sector. An initiative of CEO Magazine, Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government, is a platform to celebrate the achievements of women and their contributions to the economy and communities across Africa. On her recognition Mimi says: … [Read more...] about Mimi Rupp
Shaun Uys
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Shaun Uys from Continental Tyre: Continental Tyre South Africa today announced the selection of Shaun Uys (45) as its new Managing Director (MD). Currently head of Marketing & Sales Replacement Tyres South Africa and Sub Sahara, Uys will succeed Dieter Horni as MD effective August 1, 2015. After 6 years in South Africa, Horni will be returning to Hanover in Germany to head the Business Development portfolio for the Middle … [Read more...] about Shaun Uys
Cindy Preller
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Cindy Preller from Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber: In May, the role of Communications Manager was taken up by a well-known name in local journalism, Cindy Preller. Cindy is an award-winning journalist who leaves the business pages of The Herald newspaper to step into this key role in our organisation. Cindy, who graduated with a Master’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Rhodes University and completed her … [Read more...] about Cindy Preller
Zoe Waters
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Zoe Waters from Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber: The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Director of Finance and Operations Zoe Waters has been named a finalist in this year’s prestigious annual Businesswomen’s Association (BWA) Regional Business Achievers Awards. One of three finalists in the highly contested Corporate Category of the BWA Regional Business Achievers Awards, Waters was also among the Mail & Guardian’s … [Read more...] about Zoe Waters
Mario A. Spangenberg
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Mario A. Spangenberg from GMSA: Visiting GM's operations in Dubai with GM President Dan Ammann, Jacoby announced the formation of the new GM Africa and Middle East Operations, to be headed by Mario A. Spangenberg, the current GM Africa president and managing director, from June 1, 2015. Combining its Africa and Middle East Operations into one business unit better positions General Motors (GM) to maximize the opportunities in … [Read more...] about Mario A. Spangenberg
Ian Nicholls
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Ian Nicholls from GMSA: Today General Motors announced the appointment of Ian Nicholls as President and Managing Director of GM's South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and Israel operations, effective 01 June 2015. This move is part of the company's consolidation of its Africa and Middle East operations. Based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Nicholls will assume responsibility for the company's manufacturing, sales and … [Read more...] about Ian Nicholls
Lara-Anne Derbyshire
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Lara-Anne Derbyshire from Boomtown: The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber annually celebrates the Top 40 Under 40, young business leaders and achievers who have made their mark on commerce in the Bay. One of Boomtown’s most talented designers, Lara-Anne Derbyshire has been awarded this accolade in the prestigious list for 2015. Self-professed ‘imagineer’, Lara-Anne (28), says she has always been curious and as a result sees … [Read more...] about Lara-Anne Derbyshire
Tanya Phillipson
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Tanya Phillipson from Boomtown: Tanya Phillipson has joined Boomtown as its Production Manager and is tasked with making challenging creative concepts a reality. Coming with 18 years experience, Tanya’s passion and mission to achieve perfection in realising the creative department’s vision for a campaign is tangible “I am very passionate about what I do, and I love the challenges given to me daily. The fact that … [Read more...] about Tanya Phillipson
Elvis Mongezi Hermans
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Elvis Mongezi Hermans from gmsa: General Motors South Africa (GMSA) announced the appointment of Elvis Mongezi Hermans as the General Manager Human Resources, Government Relations & Public Policy effective 1 April 2015. This new position came about with the departure of Chris Thexton who will be joining Vauxhall in the United Kingdom as HR Director after more than 25 years with the company. Hermans joined … [Read more...] about Elvis Mongezi Hermans
Yolandi Allen
Yolandi joins Boomtown as Digital Communications Manager Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Yolandi Allen from Boomtown: Yolandi Allen has joined Boomtown as a Digital Communications Manager; bolstering its digital talent. Previously freelancing in Cape Town, her experience gave her the insight into the dynamics On the hire, Andrew MacKenzie, Boomtown creative campaigns that allow clients to build their brand and sales as well as … [Read more...] about Yolandi Allen
Xoliswa Ndungane
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Xoliswa Ndungane from GMSA: General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has appointed a new General Manager of Marketing, effective 01 February 2015. Xoliswa Ndungane, who brings with her a wealth of industry expertise to head up the department, joins GMSA as part of a career which spans twenty years. Originally from Umtata and having grown up in Port Elizabeth, Ndungane attended Woodridge College in Port Elizabeth and holds a BCOM … [Read more...] about Xoliswa Ndungane
David Powels
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, David Powels from VWSA: David Powels, Managing Director of Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has been appointed as President of Volkswagen do Brasil with effect from February 2015. David Powels, a Chartered Accountant, was born and educated in Port Elizabeth. He joined VWSA in 1989 in the Finance Division and it was not long before he made his mark and he became Export Manager traveling the world looking for Group … [Read more...] about David Powels
Thomas Schafer
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Thomas Schafer from VWSA: Thomas Schäfer has been appointed as Managing Director of Volkswagen Group South Africa effective February 2015. Thomas Schäfer, an Engineer, has been working for the Volkswagen Group (VWAG) since 2012 as Head of Group Production (Foreign Plants). He started his working career at Mercedes Benz AG in 1994. No stranger to South Africa, he moved to East London in 1998 in a management role at Mercedes … [Read more...] about Thomas Schafer
