Rohan Fernando Takes the Helm at General Motors Egypt and Africa

General Motors Egypt has named Rohan Fernando as its new Chairman and Managing Director for GM Egypt and Africa. The announcement signals a renewed focus on growth and local manufacturing in one of the region's most important automotive markets.

Fernando joined General Motors in 2016, quickly rising through leadership roles in customer service, after-sales, and commercial operations. His career spans more than 25 years across the automotive and energy sectors.

A Track Record of Transformation and Growth

His resume includes leading transformation efforts at multinational companies across emerging markets. Fernando delivered sustainable growth across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Oceania — regions where the automotive landscape demands both agility and deep local knowledge.

"It's an honor to join General Motors Egypt as Chairman and Managing Director to lead a company with a deep heritage in the Egyptian market," Fernando said. "For decades, GM Egypt has played a pivotal role in the country's automotive industry."

Strengthening Local Production and Market Presence

The new leader emphasized continuing investments in manufacturing capabilities and strengthening partnerships with local stakeholders. The strategy focuses on delivering vehicles that meet customer needs across different price points and powertrain options.

Fernando succeeds Sharon Nishi, whose tenure saw General Motors Egypt and Africa strengthen its commercial vehicle market share. Under Nishi's leadership, the company returned to the passenger car segment with locally assembled Chevrolet Optra production, cementing Chevrolet's position as Egypt's leading automotive brand.

The transition comes at a pivotal time for the Egyptian automotive market, with growing demand for locally manufactured vehicles and increased competition across all segments.