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<\/a>Len de Villiers<\/p><\/div>\n
He then joined Absa Bank as Group CIO in 2008 where he was responsible for articulating the technology plans and initiatives necessary to create and support the underlying technology required for the bank\u2019s \u201cOne Absa\u201d strategy.<\/p>\n
De Villiers then joined Transaction Capital in January 2012 as Group CIO.<\/p>\n
Telkom Group CEO, Sipho Maseko welcomed the appointment in recognition of the company\u2019s determined efforts to build a team that will drive the turnaround of Telkom.<\/p>\n
Telkom said the latest appointment is in line with its newly designed leadership structure which has seen the introduction of a COO, Dr Brian Armstrong; and head of strategy, Dr Miriam Altman.<\/p>\n
Additionally the positions of chief marketing officer and chief procurement officer have been introduced but are still to be appointed.<\/p>\n
Rumours abound that former Vodacom managing executive for postpaid, Enzo Scarcella, will also be appointed chief marketing officer at Telkom.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe process of building a winning team is gaining momentum and I am confident that we will soon have a capable and dedicated team in place to lead Telkom\u2019s turnaround,\u201d Maseko said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we continue to move forward with Telkom\u2019s transformation to improve our operational efficiencies, maximise the returns made possible by the evolution of our network and pursue the convergence agenda, we rely heavily on IT architecture and systems that are of a world class standard.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the same time we have to strengthen our focus on innovation and research and development,\u201d the CEO said.<\/p>\n
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