The Zimbabwean born Diana Blake was raised in South Africa where she read an interesting mix of fine art and engineering. After an initial stint in conservation which saw her working in both Botswana and Morocco, Diana joined BMW where she worked in various capacities for some 18 years.
Her career at BMW included diverse disciplines, giving her a broad foundation in the automotive industry.
In 2004, Diana was appointed to the executive management team of BMW South Africa as the General Manager for MINI South Africa. Under her leadership, MINI sales grew by some 200% from 2004 to 2006, and MINI won a number of media and advertising awards.
Her career at BMW included diverse disciplines, giving her a broad foundation in the automotive industry.
In 2004, Diana was appointed to the executive management team of BMW South Africa as the General Manager for MINI South Africa. Under her leadership, MINI sales grew by some 200% from 2004 to 2006, and MINI won a number of media and advertising awards.