A new director digital and global solutions has been appointed by BMW Group South Africa for the BMW IT Hub in Menlyn Maine, Pretoria. Thorsten Achenbach will take over the role from Klaus von der Osten-Sacken, who is leaving the company, effective 1 July 2023. Achenbach has extensive experience in digital transformation and IT solutions for the automotive industry.

Achenbach will oversee the development and implementation of innovative IT solutions for the BMW Group worldwide, drawing on his IT industry experience for various international companies in New York, Japan, France, China and Germany before joining BMW.He joined the BMW Group in 2011 and managed a multi-project programme which included three main departments engineering, production and procurement. His most recent position being vice president IT, engineering and quality.He studied in Germany and holds a qualification in mechanical engineering and business administration.