Shivani Singh is the Commercial Director at the National Association for Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers. She is responsible for developing and leading value-adding services for members aligned with the South African Automotive Masterplan 2035. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion, as well as promoting emerging and black-owned suppliers in the sector. Shivani leads the Automotive Supply Chain Competitiveness Initiative and High Gear, which are donor-funded initiatives for supplier competitiveness and youth career guidance. She is a subject matter expert on new energy vehicles and advises on strategic issues like transformation and corporate social responsibility. Shivani is a board member of Productivity SA, Chairperson of the Automotive Industry Export Council.