The Telkom board has announced the appointment of telecommunications executive Sipho Maseko as group CEO and executive director of Telkom Group, with effect from 1 April 2013.
Telkom also announced that it is appointing MD of Telkom Business, Dr Brian Armstrong, as group chief operating officer. These appointments enable the departure of the incumbent group CEO, Nombulelo Moholi, at the end of March 2013, following her resignation in November 2012.
“The appointment of a seasoned executive with telecommunications experience is another building block in Telkom’s turnaround process,” says Jabu Mabuza, Telkom chairman.
“The objective of Telkom’s turnaround is to deliver sustainable performance. It is a strategy that requires a strong leadership team with the ability to ensure performance and execution and gain the support of all its stakeholders.”
Mabuza says the board followed a thorough governance process in making these appointments.
“We instructed the executive search consultants to cast a wide net, so that we could choose from the best candidates.
“The board has full confidence in the capabilities of our new group CEO to be a strong strategic leader, able to gain the support of all stakeholders in dealing with Telkom’s turnaround challenges. We are also confident that the appointment of Brian Armstrong as group COO ensures business performance for our customers during the turnaround process.”
Mabuza adds that part of the process included consultation with key stakeholders about the board’s decision.
“Telkom is a great asset for South Africa and I am privileged to be entrusted with its leadership. I am determined that we’ll earn the trust of all our stakeholders the old-fashioned way, by delivering results. Having spoken earlier today to Brian Armstrong, I am delighted that he shares this focus and look forward to working with him,” Maseko comments.
“Telkom has tough challenges and Sipho is clearly the right man to lead us,” says Dr Armstrong of the appointments.
Telkom also announced that it is appointing MD of Telkom Business, Dr Brian Armstrong, as group chief operating officer. These appointments enable the departure of the incumbent group CEO, Nombulelo Moholi, at the end of March 2013, following her resignation in November 2012.
“The appointment of a seasoned executive with telecommunications experience is another building block in Telkom’s turnaround process,” says Jabu Mabuza, Telkom chairman.
“The objective of Telkom’s turnaround is to deliver sustainable performance. It is a strategy that requires a strong leadership team with the ability to ensure performance and execution and gain the support of all its stakeholders.”
Mabuza says the board followed a thorough governance process in making these appointments.
“We instructed the executive search consultants to cast a wide net, so that we could choose from the best candidates.
“The board has full confidence in the capabilities of our new group CEO to be a strong strategic leader, able to gain the support of all stakeholders in dealing with Telkom’s turnaround challenges. We are also confident that the appointment of Brian Armstrong as group COO ensures business performance for our customers during the turnaround process.”
Mabuza adds that part of the process included consultation with key stakeholders about the board’s decision.
“Telkom is a great asset for South Africa and I am privileged to be entrusted with its leadership. I am determined that we’ll earn the trust of all our stakeholders the old-fashioned way, by delivering results. Having spoken earlier today to Brian Armstrong, I am delighted that he shares this focus and look forward to working with him,” Maseko comments.
“Telkom has tough challenges and Sipho is clearly the right man to lead us,” says Dr Armstrong of the appointments.