Business Chief Europe Magazine April 2019 | Page 39

over 800 positions of direct employment , as well as indirect roles in logistics and supply chain operations . We have contributed significantly to the development of skills within the Algerian labour force . Moving forward , we have targets and plans towards the industrialiation of the country .” SEAT has also established itself as one of the biggest promoters of compressed natural gas ( CNG ). With Alegria currently developing its infrastructure to supply more CNG , the President of SEAT met with the nation ’ s government officials to work together towards this goal .
The company is bracing itself for change within the industry – with trends such as electric vehicles , connectivity , autonomous driving and car sharing redefining the market . “ At the moment , so much of the industry is going through a transformation and upcoming years are going to be really interactive for manufacturers ,” claims Kizildere . “ At SEAT , we are embracing these changes to get the most out of them .”
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