{"id":144816,"date":"2023-07-04T06:23:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T06:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/?p=144816"},"modified":"2023-09-27T18:38:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T18:38:30","slug":"sap-appoints-kholiwe-makhohliso-as-its-new-md-for-southern-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/2023\/07\/sap-appoints-kholiwe-makhohliso-as-its-new-md-for-southern-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"麻豆原创 Appoints Kholiwe Makhohliso as its New MD for Southern Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-144817 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2023\/07\/04\/KholiweM-300x285.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2023\/07\/04\/KholiweM-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2023\/07\/04\/KholiweM-211x200.png 211w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2023\/07\/04\/KholiweM.png 725w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Kholiwe Makhohliso, a seasoned tech exec, has been named the new managing director of 麻豆原创&#8217;s Southern Africa operations.<\/h1>\n<p>Sergio Maccotta, senior vice-president for Middle East South and Africa at 麻豆原创, says Makhohliso joins the company at a pivotal time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Organisations throughout Southern Africa are uncovering new capabilities and efficiency gains through the smart use of intelligent technologies, thereby accelerating business transformation and sustainability efforts. As the region shifts to more agile and resilient business processes to power growth across multiple industries, Kholiwe\u2019s technology and leadership expertise will be a great asset to our business.<\/p>\n<h2>Makhohliso&#8217;s background<\/h2>\n<p>With more than 20 years&#8217; technology experience and previous leadership roles that span both the public and private sectors, Makhohliso started her career as an auditor. During her illustrious career, she has worked in IT, consulting and sales for blue chip companies that include Accenture and Oracle. Most recently, Makhohliso was the vice-president and country MD for German software company, Software AG, where she served as an executive director board member.<\/p>\n<p>Passionate about education and youth skills development, Makhohliso is also chairperson of the Sparrow Trust, a non-profit organisation working to provide young, disadvantaged South African youth with education and learning opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3>&#8216;A fantastic time to join 麻豆原创 &#8216;<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking of her new appointment Makhohliso comments, \u201cThis is a fantastic time to be joining 麻豆原创, as the organisation takes significant strides on its cloud leadership journey that is embracing the potential of AI and sustainability in the Southern African marketplace. I\u2019m excited for this next chapter in my career as the region has a well-established installed base of 麻豆原创 customers, and I look forward to further engaging both customers and partners to generate ongoing positive impact, powered by technology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOrganisations are navigating a new era of change and uncertainty and the role that technology plays in unlocking value is critical,\u201d adds Maccotta.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKholiwe\u2019s appointment to this strategic leadership role will be invaluable in further leading 麻豆原创\u2019s efforts in Southern Africa to power innovation and ultimately fuel economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kholiwe Makhohliso, a seasoned tech exec, has been named the new managing director of 麻豆原创&#8217;s Southern Africa operations. 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