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PIVOT POINT - Julia Modise - Director of Human Resources at the BMW Group South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa

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Julia Modise is a seasoned HR Professional, with 25 years’ experience and has held HR leadership roles at an Executive level for 15 years. She gained experience from working in South Africa and in the USA, supporting operations in other countries in Sub-Sahara for Multinational and South African Organisations. Her broad industry experience spans Retail, Manufacturing, listed Property, Media and Entertainment and Consulting sectors. She is currently the Group Human Resources Director of BMW South Africa. Her experienced is backed by a Post-Graduate Diploma in Leadership, a Bachelor of Science Management, and a Diploma in Human Resources.
29 Jun 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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