The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) was held as an elective AGM, providing members the opportunity to elect representatives to the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Regional Committees. This democratic process ensures that the association’s leadership continues to reflect the expertise and interests of its membership across the automotive components sector.
NAACAM is excited to announce its incoming NEC for the 2026/27 term, combining returning leaders with new faces to strengthen governance and strategic direction at both national and regional levels.
Ugo Frigerio of Feltex has been re-elected as NAACAM President. He will be supported by Vice Presidents Andrea Moz (Auto Industrial), Thamsanqa Arthur Mtombeni (Shatterprufe Windscreens), Jacques Rikhotso (Bridgestone EMEA), and Selvin Konar (Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd).
The newly elected National Executive Committee members are:
Andy Dealtry (Ebor Automotive Systems)
Brent Oakes (Acorn Black Investments)
Gareth Fismer (CRH Africa)
George Yerolemou (Acoustex)
Goodrich Kowane (Hulamin)
Henk van der Merwe (MA Automotive)
Hercu Aucamp (Trident Steel)
Jean Philippe Marillet (Bosch)
Johan Mouton (Metair)
Juergen Wolf (MAHLE Thermal and Fluid SA)
Ken Manners (SP Metal Forgings)
Luca Smargiasso (Malben Engineering)
Martin Buchalter (Algoa Component Manufacturers)
Milos Despotovic (Maxion Wheels)
Paul Johnson (Lear Corporation)
Priscilla Weitz (Axalta Plascon)
Regional Committee members elected to represent their provinces are:
KwaZulu-Natal: Pregan Naidoo (MAHLE Thermal and Fluid SA) & Lulu Dladla (Hulamin)
Western Cape: Benjamin Banzhaf (Atlantis Foundries) & Shaun Rosenstein (CGI)
Gqeberha & Kariega: Marshal Myburgh (Schaeffler) & Luvuyo Sineke (NewBreed Holdings)
East London: Ayrton Pretorius (Selago Industries) & Mihlali Sogoni (FirstPro)
Gauteng: Glenn Geldenhuis (AutoX) & Rafaela Vilas Boas (Sodecia)
NAACAM congratulates all elected members and looks forward to their guidance in shaping the association’s strategic initiatives, strengthening member engagement, and continuing to drive the growth and innovation of South Africa’s automotive components industry.
Staff Writer
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