What’s Next — Alan Turnley-Jones unpacks the evolution of the South African ICT sector
In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Alan Turnley-Jones discusses how the ICT sector is evolving and his advice for young South Africans hoping to enter the field.
Turnley-Jones is the CEO of NTT DATA MEA and is a veteran of the ICT space, having worked with NTT DATA since 1999.
This included nearly 25 years when it was known as Dimension Data, and he held multiple notable positions during this time.
These positions include Regional Services Executive, Group Principal Director for Service Delivery, and Executive for Services.
In 2024, Turnley-Jones was appointed to his current position and has since performed his duties with distinction, ensuring the company remains innovative and competitive in the MEA region.
Turnley-Jones has completed a Dimension Data Group leadership course with the Gordon Institute of Business Science and an Accelerated Development Programme with the University of Cape Town.
He is also a member of The Institute of Directors in South Africa.
The interview
In this What’s Next interview, Turnley-Jones shares his thoughts on the rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure.
Turnley-Jones discusses the first job he ever had and what led him to join Dimension Data, including why it was a good fit for his skillset.
He also outlines how the company has evolved since he joined, before sharing the single biggest challenge in his career — and how he overcame it.
Turnley-Jones concludes the interview by sharing the advice he’d give to his younger self and other young people wanting to succeed in South Africa’s ICT sector.
Watch the interview with Alan Turnley-Jones below.
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