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Barloworld announces new group structure

Issued by Barloworld Logistics
Johannesburg, Mar 7, 2019

On 27 February 2019, Barloworld Group announced a strategic decision to merge its automotive and logistics divisions, a move that will leverage the assets and capabilities of the two divisions. The new change brings about the opportunity to strengthen the group's core capabilities while optimising its existing portfolio to ensure sustained value creation.

The new, integrated division will be led by Kamogelo Mmutlana, CEO of the logistics division. Mmutlana's leadership style, performance in turning around the logistics division and senior business executive experience in industrial, automotive and food services, among others, made him a stand-out candidate to anchor the integrated division and its focus to drive intergroup synergies and provide integrated solutions offerings.

Charl Groenewald will take over as CEO of the logistics division, reporting to the CEO of the automotive and logistics division, Mmutlana. Groenewald is a seasoned and well-rounded executive with well over 24 years' experience within Barloworld Equipment. He has a highly attuned appreciation of the challenges of 21st century business, particularly from a customer experience standpoint, and has been an instrumental part of many Caterpillar Dealer Advisory Groups.

Barloworld Logistics

Established in 2001, Barloworld Logistics has grown into a significant supply chain solutions business in southern Africa, with complementary operations in the Middle East. Combining a smart approach with innovative thinking and supply chain foresight, Barloworld Logistics designs, implements, manages and operates smart supply chain solutions that grow its clients' bottom lines. Smart partnerships form the cornerstone of creating a competitive advantage for its clients. They enable Barloworld Logistics to create truly customised supply chain solutions, as well as a culture of collaboration and accountability. Through partnerships with key industry players, Barloworld Logistics has developed numerous in-house and world-class competencies and received many industry and supplier accolades and awards.

As an international provider of smart supply chain solutions, Barloworld Logistics' focus on specific industries enables it to create depth of experience and invaluable expertise within the chosen sectors. It is then able to leverage this knowledge for the benefit of its clients. Barloworld Logistics is not only focused on making profits and performing at its peak; the company is also committed to creating sustainable opportunities that benefit its employees individually and as a company, and that benefit the communities in which the company operates, as well as the environment.