Mncane Mthunzi

Chief Executive Officer, naamsa

Mncane Mthunzi is Chief Executive Officer of naamsa, in the role since September 2026.

naamsa, the Automotive Business Council, represents 42 companies that manufacture, assemble, distribute and import new vehicles in South Africa. Mthunzi took over from interim chief executive Shinny Gobiyeza, who stepped in after Mabasa left in April 2026.

In the job

  1. Started as chief executive, setting priorities that include investment, localisation, new-energy vehicles and skills development. Source

Career before

  1. Chief operating officer, Edcon Group
  2. Chief executive, Consumer Goods Council of South Africa
  3. President, Black Management Forum

Education

PhD in economic inclusion

Sources

  1. engineeringnews.co.za
  2. dealerfloor.co.za
  3. topauto.co.za
  4. engineeringnews.co.za

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 Spotted something out of date?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

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