About us
Who are we
- AAAM is an Automotive association focused on Africa
- Established in November 2015
- Founding members include global Automotive companies & Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Vision and Mission
African Automotive Eco-System:
- Work with African governments to unlock economic potential and promote the Automotive sector across the continent. Develop a network of stakeholders committed to achieving the potential of the African Automotive industry.
Regional Plays:
- Growth in key regions with an alignment and understanding of what different countries could do best within the Automotive industry. Initial target markets for assembly: Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, and South Africa; supported by the development of regional value chains for the manufacture and supply of components.
New Automotive Opportunities:
- Cater for relevant and robust Automotive technology and appropriate modernization levels/ growth, while considering country maturity and in-country conditions and resources.
Meet the Executives
David Coffey, CEO of AAAM
Andrew Kirby (Vice President)
Mike Whitfield (President)
Mike Whitfield (President)
Andrew Kirby (Vice President)
Mike Whitfield (President)
Vice President Nissan Group, Strategic Advisor Policies, Political Affairs and External Relations
Andrew Kirby (Vice President)
Andrew Kirby (Vice President)
Dr Markus Thill (Vice President)
President and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota South Africa Motors
Dr Markus Thill (Vice President)
Jeffrey Oppong Peprah (Vice President)
Dr Markus Thill (Vice President)
President Region Africa, Robert Bosch
Dr Ahmed Fikry (Vice President)
Jeffrey Oppong Peprah (Vice President)
Jeffrey Oppong Peprah (Vice President)
Managing Director for East Port Said for Main Development Co. (EP) and Managing Director for Egyptian German Automotive Co. (EGA)
Jeffrey Oppong Peprah (Vice President)
Jeffrey Oppong Peprah (Vice President)
Jeffrey Oppong Peprah (Vice President)
CEO of Volkswagen Ghana