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Huawei Appoints Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity & Privacy Officer for Middle East and Central Asia
Huawei has appointed Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer (CSPO) for its Middle East and Central Asia Region, underscoring its continued focus on strengthening cybersecurity and privacy governance across the region. In this role, Corey Deng will lead…
MTN Appoints Andrew Savage as Executive: Global Sourcing and Supply Chain
MTN Group announced the appointment of Andrew Savage as Executive: Global Sourcing and Supply Chain (GSSC), effective 1 May 2026. Over the years, Andrew has led several strategic initiatives across MTN’s markets, including the digitalisation of procurement processes, operating…
Payment Technology Company Appoints Jerome Alfred as COO
Cross Switch is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jerome Alfred as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Known for his ability to bridge the gap between technical complexity, business strategy, and operational execution, Jerome is also deeply committed to mentoring teams…
Veeam Appoints Chief Legal Officer for the Data and AI Trust Era
Veeam® Software announced the appointment of Garde, who will lead Veeam’s global legal and compliance function, providing the foundation for trust as the company scales its operational pace and governance priorities in an AI-first world. Garde joins Veeam with over…
Cross Switch Appoints New Head of Business Development, East Africa
Cross Switch has announced the appointment of Gillian Koinange as Head of Business Development, East Africa. Gillian brings over two decades of experience driving revenue growth and building strategic partnerships across Africa, with a strong focus on the IT, telecommunications,…
Apple CEO Steps Down
After more than a decade at the helm, Apple’s Tim Cook has announced he will step down as chief executive officer, marking one of the most significant leadership transitions in the company’s modern history. Apple confirmed that Cook will assume…
Mojaloop Foundation Appoints New CEO
The Mojaloop Foundation announced the appointment of Jean Bosco Lyacu as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1st, 2026. He succeeds Paula Hunter, who will retire. She will transition out of the Executive Director role during the leadership handover. Based in…
SPAR Strengthens Leadership Capability
The SPAR Group is strengthening its leadership as part of a deliberate move to accelerate operational execution across its Southern African footprint. These leadership appointments signal a more focused, execution-led SPAR – one that is working harder to deliver consistently…
Philips Appoints New CEO for Middle East, Türkiye & Africa
Royal Philips, a health technology company, announced the appointment of Marc Zora as Chief Executive Officer for Philips in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) region, effective 1 April 2026. A 15-year Philips veteran, Zora brings extensive regional experience…
Cross Switch Appoints Nondumiso Siboto as Head of Operations, South Africa
Cross Switch is pleased to announce the appointment of Nondumiso Siboto as Head of Operations, South Africa. Nondumiso brings wide-ranging experience in operations leadership, customer success, and large-scale service delivery across fintech and SaaS environments. Her appointment comes at a…
Bayobab CEO Appointed to Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF) Board
MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Mazen Mroué, has been appointed to the Board of the Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF), a global network of senior connectivity leaders working to shape the…
Veeam Strengthens Leadership Team Across EMEA East Region
Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, announced a series of leadership promotions and appointments across its EMEA East region. These leadership changes underscore Veeam’s focus on empowering regional teams, deepening technical expertise and delivering exceptional value to customers…
Bamburi Cement Plc appoints Mr Geoffrey Ndugwa as its new CEO
Cement Plc Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Geoffrey Ndugwa as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1st April 2026. Mr. Ndugwa succeeds Mr. Mohit Kapoor, who concludes his successful assignment in the country. A seasoned veteran of the Holcim Group,…
Infobip South Africa appoints Lauren Potgieter as new Country Manager
Infobip South Africa has appointed Lauren Potgieter as Country Manager in a strategic move to accelerate growth and strengthen its position as a trusted partner in digital transformation. With over 26 years of experience across business process management, customer experience,…
Cascador Appoints Oyin Solebo as COO
Cascador, the Nigeria-based ScaleUp Program supporting growth-stage, mission-driven founders building scalable businesses with meaningful social and economic impact, has appointed Oyin Solebo as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Her appointment coincides with the program’s strategic shift to streamline its platform…
Ozow Strengthens Strategic Risk Capability with Appointment of Chief Risk & Governance Officer
Ozow has appointed Tendi Nyathi as Chief Risk and Governance Officer (CRGO), effective 1 April 2026, in a move that underscores the growing strategic importance of governance, risk, and regulatory alignment in the evolving payments landscape. The newly created role…
