Michael De Vries

Accomplished Executive Manager and Business Leader with more than 40 years of experience in automotive retail, dealership management, fleet operations, business development, insurance assessments, logistics, consulting and agricultural development. Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams, increasing profitability, improving operational efficiencies and driving sustainable business growth. Extensive experience managing multi-million-rand operations, implementing strategic initiatives and developing strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Recognised for strong leadership, commercial acumen, financial management expertise and the ability to deliver measurable results in highly competitive environments.

BRANCH MANAGER - JAC MOTORS MIDDELBURG - Middelburg, Mpumalanga

(2025-08)

• Lead all branch operations including sales, administration and customer service.
• Manage profitability, budgets and operational performance.
• Develop sales growth strategies and market penetration initiatives.
• Recruit, train and mentor staff members.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and company policies.

MANAGER - ISUZU NEW & USED VEHICLES - Isuzu Middelburg

(2023-08 - 2025-08)

• Managed new and used vehicle departments.
• Drove sales growth and customer retention.
• Managed stock control and inventory performance.
• Led and developed sales teams.
• Maintained high customer satisfaction standards.

GROUP BRAND MANAGER - Auto Italia / Eastvaal Group

(2020-06 - 2023-07)

• Managed multiple automotive brands.
• Developed and implemented strategic growth initiatives.
• Improved dealership performance and profitability.

DEALER PRINCIPAL - Carzone Trading Agencies - Erbil / Duhok, Iraq

GENERAL MANAGER - Volkswagen / Audi Paarl

BRANCH MANAGER - Auto Pedigree N1 City

FLEET SALES MANAGER - McCarthy GM Hatfield

FLEET SALES MANAGER - Lindsay Saker Krugersdorp

SALES MANAGER - McCarthy Volkswagen Parow

SALES EXECUTIVE / FLEET SALES MANAGER / SALES MANAGER - McCarthy Mercedes-Benz / Auto Atlantic BMW

OWNER - CJ Holdings

Suzuki Dealer Principal Programme - Tygerberg College

Diploma - Health & Safety - Tygerberg College

Audi Departmental Managers Development Programme - Tygerberg College

McCarthy Departmental Managers Development Programme - Tygerberg College

Mercedes-Benz Cadet Programme - Tygerberg College

IAC Management Skills Programme - Tygerberg College