SAP appoints new GM for Nigeria

New SAP General Manager for Nigeria, Richard Edet has pledged to make West Africa the best run region of its operations on the continent.

SAP appointed Edet this week to lead its operations in Africa’s most populous country.

He brings with him a wealth of experience within the IT sector, having previously worked at International ICT companies such as Cisco, IBM and Microsoft.

At SAP, Edet will be responsible for creating a solid foundation to sustain SAP’s growth in West Africa and driving SAP commitment towards being the best corporate citizen in the region.

“My objective is to make West Africa the best run region on the continent,” Edet said after his appointment.

“My plan is to invest in our people, customers, partners, industries and communities to ensure that there is sustainability, progression and fulfilment which support the overall development of the economy and SAP’s business in this region.”

“We are delighted by this appointment and welcome Richard to SAP. He brings a wealth of both management and technical experience to this role, which will prove to be invaluable as we continue to grow our business in Africa,” said Pfungwa Serima, SAP Africa MD.