Marcia Mayaba elected as national vice chairperson of NADA

Marcia Mayaba, newly elected national vice chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).

“We are extremely excited to have Marcia on board,” says Mark Dommisse, the national chairperson of NADA. “We look forward to working closely with her on various matters impacting motor vehicle dealers from an economic, social, diversity and transformation point of view.”

“It is an honour to have been appointed to the role of vice chairperson, which I embrace with excitement,” says Mayaba.

I intend to add value to the great work NADA does on behalf of its members. The Association has reflected enormous tenacity in its assistance and guidance to its members during the current pandemic and ongoing crisis. What a time to be involved at this level and lead our industry.

Causing disruption within a male dominated industry, Mayaba strongly believes in not altering her behaviour and continues to challenge the status quo. She is passionate about the advancement of women in the motor industry and has positioned herself at the forefront of the change and transformation journey.I consider myself a necessary disruptor for the Motor Industry in South Africa. Transformation, change and inclusion are moving at a snail’s pace.

Mayaba admits the picture looks slightly better than it did when she started her journey in the motor industry in 1997. Transformation, diversity and inclusion are not a female agenda only.

She encourages open and honest dialogue as well as embracing crucial conversations which according to her “add value to the longevity and sustainability of the industry”.