General Motors Africa and Middle East (GM AMEO) continues its commitment to accelerated transformation towards heightened electrified mobility and connectivity by announcing 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.
Showcasing GM’s dedication to fostering, recognizing, and nurturing homegrown talent, Rohan, Sajed, and Omar will build on the foundation set forward by their predecessors, effective 1 September 2023. The newly appointed executives bring a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of local culture and ethos 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.
- Rohan Fernandes, currently Director of Customer Care and Aftersales for GM AMEO, has been appointed Managing Director of Commercial Operations for GM AMEO.
- Sajed Sbeih, Vice President of Strategy, Product, and 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 the Middle East, is named the Managing Director of Cadillac Middle East and International.
Chad Wellman steps into the region from the global stage, bringing an international perspective and a wealth of transformative experience to GM AMEO, starting 1 September 2023. His presence amplifies the company’s reach, creating synergies between broader markets and regional operations.
- Chad Wellman, Chief Financial Officer Digital, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for General Motors Africa and the Middle East.
Expressing his enthusiasm about the executive reshuffles, Jack Uppal, President and Managing Director, GM Africa and Middle East, said: “We are excited to welcome Rohan, Sajed, Omar, and Chad to their new roles. Through a carefully orchestrated alignment of leadership talent, which includes deeply rooted regional understanding alongside seasoned global expertise, we are ushering our regional operations into new realms of opportunity. Their rich history within General Motors has been impressive, and we look forward to witnessing their continued growth as they take on these key leadership roles.”
“Moreover, I take this opportunity to genuinely thank the team who laid the foundation through their valuable contributions to the Africa and Middle East teams and thank Albert Nazarian, Kristian Aquilina and Ajai Shankar for their outstanding work and wish them all the best in their next assignments,” said Jack Uppal in his closing remarks.
The GM Africa and Middle East team will also welcome Marc Ebolo as Director of Sales Middle East operations and Sanjay Keswani as Chief Information Officer for the African and Middle Eastern operations.
Underpinned by a new era of mobility, the executive and leadership teams will spearhead GM AMEO’s electrified future, guided by the company’s global vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.