Dunlop Tyres South Africa has announced the appointment of Marcia Noxolo Veronica Mayaba as its new Commercial Director, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership experience to the role.
Responsible for Sales, Retail, Marketing and Technical Services, Marcia joins the company as it drives forward its growth strategy. “Marcia brings a distinctive blend of empathy, strategic insight and commercial acumen,” says Lubin Ozoux, CEO of Dunlop Tyres South Africa. “We’re so excited to welcome her to the leadership team and look forward to the impact she will make in driving our business and dealer partnerships forward.”
Marcia’s impressive track record includes leadership positions across major brands such as Isuzu Motors South Africa, Eqstra Fleet Management and Barloworld. She is recognised as the first black female CEO in South Africa’s Automotive Retail sector.
Reflecting on her journey, she says: “The automotive industry has been the canvas for my life’s work. It’s where innovation meets people’s daily realities, and for me, it represents progress and empowerment.”
Her appointment reflects Dunlop’s continued focus on purposeful leadership and supporting transformation within the automotive industry.
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