From Checkers Packer to Human Resources Director and Board Member at Volkswagen SA

• Russell Coleman, a son of Gqeberha, is returning to his home city to take up the role of Volkswagen SA's new Human Resources Director and Board member
• Before studying and becoming an HR Executive, Russell worked as a packer for Checkers and then worked in a factory as a production operator and as a supplier representative working with automotive OEMs
• Coleman will join the VWSA Board of Management from 1 April 2022 and brings a wealth of experience into the role
• He joins Volkswagen from his role as HR Director for Beiersdorf Southern Africa a global skincare business with brands such as Nivea, Eucerin, La Prairie, Labello

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has appointed a new Human Resources Director and Board member, to be based in Kariega, Eastern Cape.

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Russell Coleman will join the VWSA Board of Management from 1 April 2022. Russell brings with him over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing space, both in the automotive and FMCG industries.

Born and raised in Gqeberha, he joins VWSA from Beiersdorf in KwaZulu Natal, where he held the position of HR Director Southern Africa, MotorPress reports. Prior to that Coleman occupied various Human Resources positions with companies such as Danone, Parmalat, Mondelez International and Faurecia Automotive.

Coleman's journey is an incredible one and began from humble beginnings. Prior to studying and becoming an HR Executive, he worked as a packer for Checkers and then worked in a factory as a production operator and as a supplier representative working with automotive OEMs according to his LinkedIn profile.

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VWSA Chairman and Managing Director, Robert Cisek said:

“We are excited to welcome Russell to the Board of Management, I have no doubt that his decades of knowledge and experience of people operations within a manufacturing environment will greatly benefit VWSA and our employees.”

South Africans are paying over R20 a litre for petrol: Here are 10 tips on how to save fuel

The recent fuel price hike has seen South Africans forking out over R20 a litre for petrol, and to be honest, it's not a great feeling, Briefly News reports.

It was one of the single largest fuel price hikes so far. With that being said, there are ways to make the increase a little easier to manage, and that's why we've collated tips for motorists to learn how to go further for less.

By adjusting our driving habits and looking after our vehicles better, we can reduce fuel consumption and pay less money towards our trips.

Source: Briefly News