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MARIO Gasparri has been appointed CNH Industrial vice president for Southern Africa. The appointment was made after considering his commitment to Africa, a trait identified as important for market growth. CNH Industrial is a global leader in the capital goods sector with established industrial experience, a wide range of products and a worldwide presence. Michela Tucci, account executive at Bespoke Strategic Communications, said Gasparri’s role assumes responsibility of activities in the region.
“In this role, he assumes responsibility for all of CNH Industrial’s brands and activities in the region. His appointment as vice president of CNH Industrial for Southern Africa signals a long-term commitment, not only to South Africa, but to the continent of Africa as a whole, which the company has identified as an important growth market,” he said.
Tucci said Gasparri has vast experience in different sectors making him the right candidate for the post.
“Prior to his appointment, Gasparri was the Brand president of CNH Industrial Construction Equipment, a post he held from April 2012.He was also appointed general manager of the CNH International Region. A role he held until moving to head CNH’s global construction business, which comprised the Case Construction Equipment, New Holland Construction and Kobelco brands,” he said.
Gasparri said CNH Industrial had recently invested R500 million in a commercial vehicles assembly plant in Rosslyn a move that will boost economic growth in African economies.
“Our plant in Rosslyn will act as a gateway to Africa. We see significant potential for growth in the economies of sub-Saharan Africa, particularly for large infrastructure projects.
“We’ve high ambitions which we’re serious about achieving. We’ve already noticed changes and improvements and we expect to grow our volumes and market share,” he said.
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