Mike Whitfield

Managing Director, Stellantis South Africa

Mike Whitfield is Managing Director of Stellantis South Africa, in the role since September 2023.

Stellantis South Africa sells the Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Opel and Peugeot brands locally. Whitfield spent his earlier career at Nissan South Africa and is a former president of Naamsa.

In the job

  1. Was named Stellantis South Africa managing director, replacing Leslie Ramsoomar, who had held the post for four years. Source

  2. Put the proposed Eastern Cape assembly plant on hold while the business case was revised. Source

Career before

  1. Managing Director, Nissan Africa region, Nissan South Africa
  2. President, African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (second term)

Sources

  1. engineeringnews.co.za
  2. capeargus.co.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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