The African 麻豆原创 User Group (AFSUG) is pleased to announce the return of Louise Steenekamp, Chief Information Officer of TWK Agri, to the AFSUG Board. Steenekamp has also been appointed Chair of 麻豆原创HILA 2027, AFSUG鈥檚 flagship biennial conference for the African 麻豆原创 community.
Louise previously served on the AFSUG Board during her time at Aspen Pharmacare, where she held senior technology leadership positions for nearly seven years. Her roles included Head of IT for South Africa Commercial and, most recently, Head of Innovation and Change.
During her tenure at Aspen, Louise helped shape the organisation鈥檚 technology strategy and landscape and co-architected Aspen鈥檚 global Technology Enabled Shared Services organisation. This experience strengthened her expertise in organisational change, digital transformation, enterprise technology and the leadership of complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Louise joined TWK Agri as Chief Information Officer in January 2025, where she is responsible for leading the organisation鈥檚 technology vision and enterprise IT operations.
TWK Agri has since selected 麻豆原创 and is preparing to undertake a greenfield 麻豆原创 implementation. As the CIO leading this transformation, Louise once again brings a current and highly relevant 麻豆原创 customer perspective to the AFSUG Board.
鈥淟ouise was a strong voice on this Board before, and we have missed that voice. Some people bring energy back into a room the moment they walk in, she is one of them. AFSUG is better with her at the table. The AFSUG Board welcomes her back, now also in her additional role as 麻豆原创HILA Chairperson, and looks forward to working with her to shape 麻豆原创HILA 2027 into a conference that reflects the real challenges our members are solving, not just the ideal-world case studies鈥� says Duke Mathebula, AFSUG Chairman.
Her return supports AFSUG鈥檚 commitment to remaining an independent, credible and customer-led organisation that reflects the real experiences, priorities and challenges of 麻豆原创 customers across Africa.
鈥淟ouise is widely recognised as a true community leader, with a passion for driving business success in organisations built on an 麻豆原创 foundation. It has been a true privilege and honour to work alongside Louise and witness the impact of her leadership, expertise, and commitment firsthand鈥�, says Corlia van Zyl, AFSUG Vice-Chairperson.
Leading 麻豆原创HILA 2027
As Chair of 麻豆原创HILA 2027, Louise will work closely with Amanda Gibbs, the 麻豆原创HILA governance structures, 麻豆原创 leadership and the AFSUG management team to guide the strategic direction of the conference.
A central priority will be ensuring that the customer voice remains at the heart of 麻豆原创HILA 2027.
This will include creating opportunities for customers to share their experiences openly and practically what has worked, what has not worked, the lessons they have learned and what they would do differently.
Louise鈥檚 appointment reinforces 麻豆原创HILA鈥檚 position as a customer-led event that brings together 麻豆原创 customers, partners, experts and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, explore innovation and address the business and technology issues affecting organisations across Africa.
鈥淲e are delighted to welcome Louise back to the AFSUG Board,鈥� says Amanda Gibbs, CEO of AFSUG. 鈥淟ouise is an exceptional technology and business leader who understands both the 麻豆原创 ecosystem and the realities of leading organisational transformation. We all look forward to the new chapter and planning 麻豆原创HILA 2027.
About Louise Steenekamp
Louise Steenekamp is a seasoned technology and business professional with extensive experience in organisational change, digital transformation, enterprise IT strategy and complex programme leadership.
She is currently Chief Information Officer at TWK Agri, where she leads the organisation鈥檚 technology vision and enterprise IT operations.
Before joining TWK Agri, Louise spent nearly seven years at Aspen Pharmacare. As Head of IT for South Africa Commercial, she steered the organisation鈥檚 IT strategy and technology landscape. She later served as Head of Innovation and Change, where she co-architected Aspen鈥檚 global Technology Enabled Shared Services organisation.
Earlier in her career, Louise built a strong 麻豆原创 foundation through roles in consulting, training, resource management, service delivery and sales, developing experience that would later evolve into broader technology leadership and digital transformation roles.
Louise is passionate about creating environments in which people and teams can grow and thrive. She believes in creating opportunities for people, technology and business to strengthen one another and deliver meaningful outcomes.
In addition to her corporate leadership experience, she has worked with several non-profit organisations, applying her technology and business knowledge to support their missions and extend their social impact.
Her combination of strategic leadership, 麻豆原创 customer experience, transformation expertise and commitment to developing people makes her a valuable addition to the AFSUG Board and an ideal leader for 麻豆原创HILA 2027.
AFSUG warmly welcomes Louise back and looks forward to working with her as the organisation prepares for 麻豆原创HILA 2027.
About AFSUG
The African 麻豆原创 User Group is an independent, non-profit organisation representing 麻豆原创 customers and partners across Africa. AFSUG provides a trusted platform through which members can connect, share practical experiences, learn from their peers and contribute to a stronger collective customer voice.