By MTHULISI SIBANDA
JOHANNESBURG- FIAT Chrysler Automobiles has announced the
appointment of the new Chief executive Officer and Managing Director of
Fiat Group Automobiles South Africa.
Robin van Rensburg joined the company from January 1 and succeeds Marco
Melani.
He brings with him over 20 years of automotive expertise and experience, having worked with numerous premium automotive brands.
“I am really excited to join the FCA Group and work with such exciting
brands, especially during such an interesting product cycle,” says van
Rensburg.
He says 2017 is set to be monumental for our brands with product
introductions like the Alfa Romeo Giulia, Abarth 124 Spider and 595, Fiat Tipo and the extension of the Fiat Professional Fullback range.
“I look forward to adding a South African touch to the proudly Italian and American brands.”
Melani returns to FCA Head Office in Turin, Italy resuming his current
responsibility for Marketing for Africa.
FCA is the importer of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands.
-Guardian