SAP targets Africa

Johannesburg, (IT News Africa)–SOFTWARE company, SAP has made two major appointments for its operations in Africa, Pfungwa Serima, the Managing Director for Africa announced today in Johannesburg.

The leading software services company announced the appointment of Maphum Nxumalo into the position of Executive Director, Business Development while Ashley Boang as Chief Operating Officer.

Serima, made the announcement today (Wednesday) at his Woodmead Office Park in Johannesburg.

Nxumalo is tasked with focusing on the creation of new opportunities, whilst working closely with the regional directors and the sales team across Sub-Saharan Africa.

“Whilst we are beginning to feel the breeze of recession, there are significant opportunities across the rest of Africa and we are keen to realise this potential through relevant solutions. SAP is ready to work closely with current and potential customers as well as partners across the continent. The time for Africa is now,” said said Serima.

He says they have appointed Ashley Boag to the position of Chief Operations Officer. Boag is the former Vice President, Field Management and Operations, for SAP Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA)”.

“Ashley Boag has tremendous local, regional and global experience, including working with the SAP Africa team, our partners and customers during his tenure as Vice President,” says Serima.

“He has also spent several years studying in South Africa and understands the African landscape very well. These appointments bode well for the SAP Africa as it continues along its ambitious growth trajectory.”

By Goodman Majola