Industry body the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has announced the appointment of Henk Ferreira at its new COO, effective July 1.

RMI CEO Ipeleng Mabusela says Ferreira’s appointment strengthens the organisation’s operational leadership capacity at an important time for the automotive industry.

“Henk’s record of turning strategy into operational results, combined with his depth of experience across automotive finance, insurance and dealer networks, makes him an excellent fit for the RMI as we continue delivering value for our members and key stakeholders, she says.

Ferreira brings more than 23 years of senior leadership experience across operational management, digital transformation and regulated financial services, having previously worked at JSE-listed automotive industry company Motus Holdings, as subsidiary M-Sure’s sales and partnership executive head.

In that role, he carried full profit and loss accountability across a national independent and franchised dealer network.