Julia Modise is the new HR director at BMW Group South Africa

CHRO South Africa 24 February 2022

The 2021 CHRO Awards nominee continues her sterling career in the automotive industry.

Julia Modise has been appointed as director of Human Resources for BMW Group South Africa.

The 2021 CHRO Awards nominee has 23 years of experience in HR across a number of sectors, including retail, manufacturing, listed property, media and entertainment, and consulting.

She joins the automotive manufacturer holding a postgraduate diploma in leadership, a BSc management degree, and an HR diploma, as well as first-hand automotive supplier industry experience from Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Holdings, Bridgestone, and the Cummins Group.

Julia said, “I am honoured to join such an incredible team at BMW Group South Africa and am looking forward to the journey ahead. The company is committed to ensuring business continuity in the face of market volatility. In line with this vision, I will partner with business to deliver people solutions, processes and perspectives."

“These are intended to put our people first, increase our flexibility, boost collaboration between employees and encourage them to deliver their very best every day,” she added.

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