{"id":46256,"date":"2022-11-17T08:11:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T06:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/former-vw-director-takes-up-new-automotive-challenge-20221116\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T13:01:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T11:01:36","slug":"former-vw-director-takes-up-new-automotive-challenge-20221116","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/former-vw-director-takes-up-new-automotive-challenge-20221116\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Volkswagen South Africa director takes up new automotive challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Former Volkswagen South Africa sales and marketing director Mike Glendinning aims to bring a fresh perspective to the Kelston Motor Group\u2019s operations after being appointed a non-executive director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glendinning (61) who retired from VWSA in 2021 and joined Kelston, which has 16 vehicle brands including VW under its roof, on November 1 bringing 36 years of experience in the sales and marketing game to the boardroom table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelston has 21 dealerships serving the coastal stretch from Gqeberha to East London and the interior in major towns such as Kariega, Queenstown, Cradock, Somerset East and Graaff-Reinet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During Glendinning\u2019s stint with VWSA he worked extensively with the dealer network and council. He also oversaw many successful campaigns to promote the Volkswagen brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI have known Mike McNaughton (Kelston managing director) for many years and have always had respect for his business operations,\u201d said Glendinning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He believed that a passion for business was the core element to achieving goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere is no substitute for enthusiasm and excitement in what you do and how you do things in business. These characteristics are especially beneficial as you enter leadership roles and assist greatly in building a positive team spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his latest role, he believed his initial input would be to provide insight and advice to ensure the group\u2019s continued success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He began his career with VWSA as a graduate trainee, spending his formative years on the art side of the business with marketing-related responsibilities. 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