Modiba Valencia is the B-BBEE Lead at BMW Group South Africa, where she guides the organisation’s transformation strategy and execution, with a particular focus on building inclusive, competitive and sustainable value chains. Her work spans enterprise and supplier development, strategic stakeholder collaboration and the creation of pathways that connect capable small businesses with meaningful opportunities in the manufacturing ecosystem.
Working at the intersection of procurement, transformation and economic development, Modiba translates B-BBEE objectives into practical programmes that strengthen supplier capability, broaden market access and support measurable business impact. She provides strategic direction to BMW South Africa’s independent Enterprise and Supplier Development Trust, helps channel industry and business opportunities into its funding landscape, and works with delivery partners to align supplier-development outcomes with the company’s portfolio priorities.
She is also closely involved in BMW South Africa’s youth-employment initiatives, reinforcing her commitment to inclusive growth and long-term economic participation. Modiba brings to the panel a pragmatic perspective on how procurement and manufacturing leaders can move beyond compliance to develop resilient local suppliers, unlock innovation and deliver shared value.
