Romano Daniels new Managing Director of Bridgestone Retail
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Romano Daniels has been appointed Managing Director of Bridgestone
Retail with effect from March 1. He takes over from Gavin Kockott, who
has been Chief Executive Officer of Bridgestone South Africa Retail and
its owner-based franchise system of Supa Quick, Speedy’s and Autoquip
since its inception.
Mr Kockott was
instrumental in establishing the Supa Quick brand of
value-added aftermarket fitment centres in 1986, when Supa Quick was
the first official tyre retail franchise in South Africa. Today it has
grown into a 250-strong chain of stores spread around the country and
is one of the most respected and trustworthy brands.
Bridgestone Retail is part of the
Bridgestone South Africa Group,
wholly owned by Bridgestone Japan, which also includes Bridgestone
Maxiprest in which Bridgestone has a 75% share holding.
Mr Daniels, born and educated in Port Elizabeth, joined Firestone in
1996 as Human Resources Development Manager. He was appointed General
Manager, Group Training and Development in 2002, GM of Human Resources
in 2003, GM of Group Public Relations in 2006 and added the portfolio
of GM Marketing in 2008.
Port Elizabeth Budget Accommodation
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