Bolt Business appoints new leader to drive growth in South Africa

With extensive leadership experience across Africa, Kipimo takes on the role of driving Bolt Business’s expansion and customer-focused services in South Africa.

Bolt Business has appointed Milu Kipimo as Country Manager for South Africa. Milu, originally from Tanzania, brings leadership experience from Tanzania, Tunisia and Ghana, and is set to shape South Africa into a key growth hub for Bolt Business.

He joins the ZA Bolt Business team with over 5 years of business leadership experience, during which he held various roles in leading organizations in the field of mass media and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), where he coordinated projects at the local and international level. 

“I’m honoured to join Bolt Business in South Africa. I look forward to bringing my experience with East and North African countries to Bolt Business in SA in order to drive the market’s ambitious business growth goals, while ensuring the high-quality service our customers are looking for with Bolt Business.” A statement from Milu as he anticipates beginning his role:

In the new role, Milu Kipimo will be responsible for business development and the team’s growth to support customers in South Africa with the flexibility, customer experience and account management they’re looking for with Bolt Business as an alternative to traditional business travel.

Juliano Fatio, Regional Director at Bolt Business, said: “We are thrilled to have Milu join Bolt Business to lead our operations in South Africa. His extensive experience in Tanzania, Tunisia and Ghana will support our journey as we scale across South Africa and will bring a new perspective to our approach in the south. The appointment underscores our commitment to this region as we look for even better ways to serve our business customers.” 

Since its launch in 2018, Bolt Business has been helping organizations manage employee transport needs, from daily commutes to corporate events. By December 2024, the service was being used by more than 50,000 companies worldwide, according to Bolt.