Strong outcomes for Gilbarco Veeder-Root Middle East and Africa at ReFuel Forum Africa 2023

The company acted as headline partner of the two-day event, which welcomed the leading international suppliers and local companies in Johannesburg to share insights and build new business opportunities for the region.

The 2023 edition of the ReFuel Forum Africa, held on September 11-12, proved to be a significant milestone for Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) Middle East and Africa (MEA). The event attracted leading national oil companies and emerging fuel retail groups from across the continent, offering two full days of valuable networking opportunities among key industry players and innovative suppliers from around the globe.

GVR MEA acted as headline partner of the event for two years in a row, after presenting ‘The Forecourt of the Future’ at last year’s edition. This time, Refuel’s opening note was presented by Yemi Fatunla, the Managing Director for Gilbarco Veeder-Root MEA, who talked about how Africa should take advantage of the megatrends for its own Socio-economic growth and the role of Refuel Forum Africa, which serves as a catalyst for such decisions, providing the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and establish a resilient energy and mobility ecosystem that empowers our communities while protecting the environment.

This was the second edition of ReFuel Forum Africa after returning last year following a 3-and-a-half-year absence. The event provided a compelling platform for industry professionals to convene and build new business opportunities through several networking activities. The program encompassed thought-provoking panel discussions, enlightening one-on-one conversations, and exciting announcements, offering an ideal format for a market poised for substantial growth, ended by a polo game at Inanda Club sponsored by GVR.

Notably, GVR's participation in the event featured Vishnu Govender's presentation on the latest innovations within the regional fuel retail sector. As the Regional Sales Director for SADC and East Africa at Gilbarco Veeder-Root MEA, Govender shed light on how these innovative products can reshape the market's trajectory, emphasizing the importance of embracing innovation to drive the evolution of the African fuel retail sector and bolster its overall success.

The company also had a significant presence at the event through its tech-based retail solutions brand, Invenco by GVR, where they showcased their latest product launches and cutting-edge technology. Invenco by GVR’s mission is to deliver agile technological solutions that not only enhance productivity but also foster consumer engagement, reflecting their commitment to innovation and excellence in the industry. By showcasing end-to-end solutions, the firm is solidifying its position as a global leader in fuel retail, payments and convenience retail technology.

Gilbarco Veeder-Root Middle East and Africa marked yet another successful edition of ReFuel Forum Africa, showcasing their commitment to the market's evolution. “We are very pleased to be the headline partner for another time in the Refuel Forum Africa, where we demonstrated our cutting-edge technologies which is positioning us as industry leaders in the retail fueling solutions in the MEA region,” added Allen Youssef, Head of Marketing at Gilbarco Veeder-Root, MEA.

The event's dynamic networking opportunities and streamlined format facilitated a highly productive experience, enabling the company to further expand its presence within the region.

About Gilbarco Veeder-Root

Gilbarco Veeder-Root is a complete solutions provider for fuel management and convenience retail technologies. With a universal range, global reach, deep-rooted expertise, and superior customer service, GVR is committed to keeping the world moving. By understanding the challenges that its customers face, their needs are met with adaptable and expandable solutions that are designed to maximize uptime and profitability.

Gilbarco Veeder-Root is committed to keeping the world moving, to learn more visit https://www.gilbarco.com/mea.