New appointments effective 1 September 2023
General Motors Africa and Middle East (GM AMEO) recently announced executive appointment moves. Driving forward the company’s ambidextrous regional business strategy, Rohan Fernandes, Sajed Sbeih, Omar Elkhishin, and Chad Wellman will be taking on new roles within the company.
The newly appointed executives bring a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of local culture to the company’s regional activity. With their GM Middle Eastern backgrounds and expertise, they are uniquely positioned to drive the company’s growth and innovation in alignment with the region’s needs and aspirations, according to a press communique.
Rohan Fernandes, currently Director of Customer Care and Aftersales for GM AMEO, has been appointed Managing Director Commercial Operations for GM AMEO. Sajed Sbeih, currently Vice President – Strategy, Product & Operations for GM Europe, is set to repatriate to the Middle East as Director of Customer Care and Aftersales for GM AMEO.
Omar Elkhishin, previously Director of Sales for Middle East, is named the Managing Director, Cadillac, Middle East and International. Furthermore, Chad Wellman, currently Chief Financial Officer Digital, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, General Motors Africa and Middle East.
“We look forward to witnessing their continued growth as our new appointees take on these key leadership roles,” commented Jack Uppal, President and Managing Director, GM Africa and Middle East.
The GM Africa and Middle East team also welcomed Marc Ebolo as Director of Sales Middle East operations and Sanjay Keswani as Chief Information Officer for the African and Middle Eastern operations.
