In this Business Talk with Michael Avery episode, Nokwanda Khumalo unpacks how bp Southern Africa (bpSA) is redefining convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Khumalo is the General Manager for Mobility and Convenience at bpSA, a position she has held since 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She holds over 20 years of experience across energy, fast-moving consumer goods, and retail, with extensive corporate experience across bp, Sasol, Shell, SAB, and Unilever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her career started at Tongaat Hulett Sugar in 2010, where she worked as a Brand Manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Khumalo then joined Unilever in 2011 as a Category Operations Manager, before moving to South African Breweries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2017, she started working at Shell, where she ultimately became the Head of Retail Sales and Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Khumalo then became the Vice President of Mobility at Sasol, before taking on her current position at bpSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She holds a Bachelor of Business Science in Finance from the University of Cape Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this Business Talk interview, Khumalo begins by explaining how bpSA is redefining convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She explains how food and convenience retail are becoming a vital part of the forecourt experience, and highlights how technology is changing the way consumers interact with bp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Khumalo then talks about the role of partnerships in bp\u2019s forecourt transformation, and unpacks how the forecourt transformation contributes to broader economic opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also highlights how bp is investing in its existing network and while planning new locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, Khumalo explains how bp is preparing for the future \u2013 including a future beyond traditional fuels, and the future of its forecourts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch the full interview with Nokwanda Khumalo below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n