He was instrumental in the early stages of negotiations to bring Volkswagen to South Africa, and was present at the historic signing in 1951 of the agreement between SAMAD and Volkswagenwerk to assemble Volkswagens in Uitenhage.
He played a crucial role in the early stages of negotiations for Volkswagen's arrival in South Africa, and was present at the historic agreement signing in 1951 between SAMAD and Volkswagenwerk to assemble Volkswagens in Uitenhage.