George Van Heerden

George Van Heerden

CEO @ GT Tyre Services Transforming Fleet Services | Operational Excellence | Tyre Fleet Management Specialist “ Were Quality meets the Road and Tyre Excellence meets Fleet Efficiency “

Gauteng, South Africa
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About

I am the CEO of GT Tyre Services, a Tyre Fleet Management Company that provides innovative and adaptable fleet solutions to our clients across diverse industry sectors. With my passion for innovation and my commitment to customer satisfaction, I lead a team of professionals who deliver a comprehensive range of services, from tyre selection and maintenance to technical studies and assessments.

My skills in fleet planning, operations, and management, as well as in customer service, communication, and problem-solving, have enabled me to contribute to several significant projects and achievements. For example, I secured and serviced various centres nationally to one of the largest fleet company leaders in their respective industry, reducing breakdowns and downtime by 80%. I also implemented a preventative maintenance program that increased tyre lifespan by 70%. Additionally,My goal is to continue to deliver high-quality fleet solutions that meet the needs and expectations of our clients, and to support the vision and mission of GT Tyre Services as a pioneering Tyre Fleet Management Company.

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  • GT Tyre Services Graphic

    Chief Executive Officer

    GT Tyre Services

    - Present 5 years 7 months

    South Africa

    With a storied career that saw George in senior leadership roles across diverse industry sectors,George's expertise especially shines in the tyre domain. His experience spans from working with top tyre manufacturers to collaborating with the industry's largest franchises. George has
    channelled his vast knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to establish GT Tyre Services. His vision was clear: to identify and seize opportunities in the tyre industry that could usher in transformative…

    With a storied career that saw George in senior leadership roles across diverse industry sectors,George's expertise especially shines in the tyre domain. His experience spans from working with top tyre manufacturers to collaborating with the industry's largest franchises. George has
    channelled his vast knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to establish GT Tyre Services. His vision was clear: to identify and seize opportunities in the tyre industry that could usher in transformative strategies, all while prioritising the unique needs of each customer over conventional industry norms.

    Founded in 2019 by the visionary George Van Heerden, GT Tyre Services was born out of passion for innovation and a commitment to adapt to the ever-evolving industry. We are a company that champions change, encourages new ideas, and honours diversity. It's this ethos that equips us to craft inventive solutions tailored to our clients' needs.

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    General Manager

    BRIDGESTONE SUPAQUICK

    - 2 years 11 months

    South Africa

    Directly responsible for overseeing the fitment centres,team development ,profitability, sales and service as well as financial oversight for the Supa Quick Franchises.
    Defined and implemented long and short-term objectives; oversaw daily operations, regulatory compliance, policy enforcement, internal auditing,sales,marketing and strategic direction.
    Recruited, screened, hired, trained and managed team, while ensuring compliance with established policies and government…

    Directly responsible for overseeing the fitment centres,team development ,profitability, sales and service as well as financial oversight for the Supa Quick Franchises.
    Defined and implemented long and short-term objectives; oversaw daily operations, regulatory compliance, policy enforcement, internal auditing,sales,marketing and strategic direction.
    Recruited, screened, hired, trained and managed team, while ensuring compliance with established policies and government regulations.
    Set and administered budget; institute cost control to ensure profitability.
    Established and monitored revenue and productivity goals, based on exceeding the expectations of customers through continuous customer service improvement.
    Promoted an environment of mutual trust and respect, demanding the highest ethical standards from staff and management to customers.
    Ensured daily branch operations follow regulatory guidelines and successfully pass annual internal audits.
    Coordinate with Senior Management in developing strategies in order to maintain and increase persistency through marketing and operational reports.
    Analysed, reduced and controlled expenses by improving resource allocation.
    Demonstrated sound judgment in coordinating daily assignments and allocating resources.
    Empowered and developed employees through one-one coaching and training, while implementing strong performance goals and standards.
    Manage the performance and productivity of staff on results and conducting quarterly performance evaluation sessions.
    Maintain discipline at all times and encourage a climate of teamwork.
    Full accountability on all company assets by ensuring that the staff is trained on all divisions and equipment.
    Streamlining branch operation policies and procedures, and standardising general policies, branch procedures and policies.

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  • ROAD FREIGHT SME SUMMIT

    The Road Freight SME Summit is a platform designed to unpack the challenges and solutions to improve the success of SMEs in the road freight industry.

    A platform curated to foster collaboration in support of the growth of empowering SMEs through a curated ecosystem platform that enables public and private stakeholders to exchange knowledge and best practice in investing in these SMEs

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  • SBV NATIONAL DRIVER SAFETY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

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    The objective of the campaign is to create awareness around:
    The importance of adherence to quality standards on a day-to-day basis for drivers.
    The impact of non-adherence, such as repetitional and financial risk.
    The responsibilities and requirements per role player throughout the process.
    The mitigating action in place for people,processes
    and systems to reduce non-adherence.
    Empowering drivers and team members with the basic knowledge through training.

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