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IS YOUR BUSINESS TRULY BUILT TO LAST?

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RETIREMENT LEGACY but there’s work to do
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NEXT GENERATION TAKES THE HELM

oyal Tyres Group, a leader I look forward to building on KwaZulu-Natal Tyre Dealers socio-political challenges, building service. A national presence,
in the tyre industry, is our foundation while navigating Association which later resulted in a legacy grounded in integrity, dedicated team and efficient supply
Rpleased to announce the tomorrow’s challenges, always being nominated and appointed customer service excellence, chain management allows the
appointment of Akshay Patel as its upholding our core values.” as the national chairperson, giving and competitive pricing. The company to serve customers across
new chief executive officer (CEO), him a seat at the RMI Executive rebranding to Royal Tyres in 2018 Africa and beyond. Its history and
effective 15 November 2024. As CEO, Akshay brings Board. Jay’s vision and leadership marked a new era, reinforcing dedication to excellence as well as
continuity and stability to Royal
Akshay Patel’s connection to Tyres, having already been deeply have built Royal Tyres into a its commitment to innovation a strong focus on corporate social
Royal Tyres started as a young involved in high-impact decisions trusted name, and he will continue and quality service. From responsibility continues to uphold
student, working weekends and and strategic planning within to provide guidance in this new humble beginnings in Durban, its position as a trusted, respected
holidays. This early exposure the organisation. His innovative chapter. Royal Tyres has grown into a name in the market. 
fostered a passion for the approach, focus on sustainability, “It is with immense pride that leading tyre distributor, known
business and a commitment to and customer-centric philosophy I welcome Akshay as our new for its commitment to quality, W: www.royaltyres.co.za
its mission. Since taking charge are fully aligned with Royal CEO,” said Jay Patel. “His vision, innovation, and outstanding
of the Commercial Division in Tyres’ core values, positioning the strategic insight, and commitment
2018, Akshay has championed company for continued growth to progress will drive Royal Tyres
an ambitious growth strategy, and long-term success. Under to new heights. After five decades
spearheading expansion into new his leadership, Royal Tyres is set with this company, it is a joy to see
markets while staying true to the to embark on an inspiring new the next generation take the helm,
company’s commitment to quality chapter that delivers even greater ready to build on our legacy.”
and innovation. value to its stakeholders.
Akshay shared his vision for A Legacy of Excellence
the future, saying, “Our focus Jay Patel’s Enduring Legacy Founded in 1939 as Royal
for Royal Tyres is on sustainable After more than 50 years of Vulcanizing, Royal Tyres has been
growth, embracing technological dedicated service, Jay Patel will a staple of the South African tyre
advancements, and strengthening assume the role of chairman. His industry for 86 years. Established
our relationships with customers extraordinary career has included by Raman Patel during the
and partners. I am honoured over 35 years in the Retail Motor Apartheid era, Royal Tyres is
to lead this esteemed company, Industry (RMI), a longstanding an independent, Black-owned
rich with legacy and purpose. position as chairperson of the business that has withstood Akshay Patel and Jay Patel

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