Vodacom snaps up Beelders
He will look after broadband and "virtual private network" (VPN) initiatives for the cellphone group. His resignation has set tongues wagging in the industry about the likely reasons for his sudden departure after three decades of working for the fixed-line operator.
Beelders was one of Telkom’s most senior and respected executives. He was promoted to chief sales and marketing officer less than 18 months ago, taking the job from Nombulelo "Pinky" Moholi, who resigned after she and two other senior executives fell out with then newly appointed CEO Papi Molotsane. Godfrey Ntoele will fill Beelders’ job until a replacement is found.
Vodacom spokesman Dot Field says: "I can confirm that Wally will be joining Vodacom and will be involved mainly in broadening our broadband and VPN capabilities."
Field’s comments lend credence to market talk that Vodacom, 50% owned by Telkom, is planning to get into the Internet service provider business, either by starting a new company from scratch or, more likely, by making an acquisition.
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