BMW Group Latin America corporate communications director Joao Veloso will leave the company on May 29 after nearly a decade with the automaker.According to the company, Veloso is departing to pursue opportunities outside BMW Group.Juan Bernardo Vázquez Mellado, who currently oversees BMW’s Latin America corporate communications operations, will take over the region’s communications responsibilities on an interim basis until a successor is appointed.Veloso joined BMW Group in 2016 as head of corporate communications for BMW Group Brazil. In that role, he managed external, internal, and media relations activities for the company’s Brazilian sales operations and production plants in Araquari and Manaus. He also led communications around the opening of the BMW Motorrad plant in Manaus.In 2022, Veloso was promoted to director of corporate communications for Latin America, overseeing communications strategy across 27 markets in the region. His responsibilities included supporting communications for BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad brands while working closely with regional and global leadership teams.In a statement, Kapsaskis thanked Veloso for his contributions, stating that he helped strengthen BMW Group’s reputation across Latin America and supported the company’s growth in the region.