Tim Abbott named as new Managing Director of BMW South Africa.

Midrand, Johannesburg – The BMW Group has named Tim Abbott as the new Managing Director of BMW South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Mr. Abbott is currently the Managing Director of BMW Group UK, a post he has held since February 2009.

Mr. Abbott is 57 years-old, was educated at Loughborough University and is married with three children. He has a keen interest in motor sport and golf and a broad experience of the motor industry spanning both manufacturer and retail environments. He first joined BMW in 1986 and held several positions in the regional and then national sales teams. In 1996, Mr. Abbott left BMW to further his career but rejoined BMW Group UK as Sales Director in 2006.

“Tim's breadth of experience across the industry has proved to be a great asset in his current position and will stand him in good stead as he takes on responsibility for BMW South Africa,” explains Mr. Harald Krüger, Member of the Management Board of BMW AG and Chairman of BMW South Africa.

Mr. Abbott will take office in his new role on 1 October 2014. He will work alongside incumbent Managing Director, Mr. Bodo Donauer until his planned retirement at the end of November 2014.

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