BMW Group South Africa announces new Head of BMW Motorrad South Africa.

Midrand. BMW Group South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaun Willis as the Head of BMW Motorrad South Africa, effective 1 September 2023.

Shaun, currently the Head of MINI South Africa, has held several key roles with BMW Group over the last 27 years. His previous roles include BMW Group Aftersales Area Manager: Sub Saharan Africa; BMW Group South Africa Aftersales Manager: Gauteng South; BMW Group South Africa Area Sales Manager: Gauteng; and MINI South Africa Head of Sales. 

As the Head of MINI South Africa for the past three and a half years, Shaun built on his extensive experience in Wholesale and Retail, and Sales and Aftersales to consolidate MINI South Africa’s strong position in the country.

Now looking to lead BMW Motorrad South Africa to greater heights, Shaun commented: “It’s been a real privilege to work and grow with the MINI South Africa team. I am looking forward to leading the BMW Motorrad South Africa team which has done an excellent job growing the motorcycle division. I know that we will display great performance in the time ahead.”

Peter van Binsbergen, CEO BMW Group South Africa added: “Shaun’s new appointment is of great value to the BMW Group South Africa business. Given his commendable expertise, rich experience and great success with MINI South Africa, I’m certain this transition will be seamless. With BMW Motorrad South Africa’s strong product range and imminent launch of a new product, the BMW Motorrad South Africa team will counter the current economic headwinds our industry faces. I am confident that Shaun and the BMW Motorrad team will continue to grow from strength to strength in the upcoming years.”