Brenda Baijnath appointed CFO of Motus Holdings

Kabelo Chabalala 18 June 2024

Brenda Baijnath has been appointed as the new CFO and executive director of Motus Holdings, effective 1 November 2024.

“I am thrilled to take on this new challenge and contribute to the growth and success of Motus,” she says. “I look forward to working with the team to drive financial excellence and create value for all stakeholders."

She will assume the role of CFO-designate from 1 September 2024.

Brenda brings over 22 years of experience in auditing and private sectors to her new role. She has held various leadership positions, including senior roles at Deloitte and Sasol Group. Her expertise in financial management, strategy development and leadership will be invaluable to Motus as the company continues to navigate the complex automotive landscape.

Brenda is a CA(SA) and holds a BCom from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She has also completed an executive development programme at the University of Oxford.

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