Taelo Mojapelo

Chief Executive Officer, bp Southern Africa

Taelo Mojapelo is Chief Executive Officer of bp Southern Africa, in the role since June 2020.

bp Southern Africa is the South African fuel and convenience retail arm of bp, owned jointly with Black economic empowerment partners. Mojapelo became CEO two months after joining the company and was still leading it at its February 2026 dealer conference.

In the job

  1. bp Southern Africa appointed Mojapelo as CEO, replacing Priscillah Mabelane, who resigned to pursue another opportunity. Source

  2. Mojapelo told a three-day dealer conference under the theme Ignite that the company was entering a new phase of growth. Source

Career before

  1. 2020Head of commercial optimisation and supply for Southern Africa, bp Southern Africa
  2. Supply Chain Director, Mondelez
  3. Supply chain roles, South African Breweries, Kellogg's and DHL

Sources

  1. autoforum.co.za
  2. engineeringnews.co.za
  3. sundayworld.co.za

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 Spotted something out of date?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

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