Reuben September gone
Telkom announced today that its Group CEO Reuben September has vacated his post and that Jeffrey Hedberg – former Cell C CEO – is currently acting Group CEO until a successor is appointed.
Telkom said in a SENS statement that on 1 June it was announced that Reuben September will retire as Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and resign his directorship at the expiry of his contract.
“Having regard to the uncertainty which prevails during such transition periods, Reuben September has agreed with the Telkom Board to step down as GCEO and resign as a director from 7 July 2010. He will assume a consulting role until 1 November 2010,” Telkom said.
According to Telkom its board has commenced a process to appoint a new GCEO. “In the interim, Jeffrey Hedberg has been appointed as Acting GCEO,” Telkom said. “The Telkom Board believes that these arrangements provide leadership, continuity and stability at an important time given a number of key strategic and operational deliverables.”
Telkom concluded saying that a successor to September will be announced in due course.
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