SAP Appoints Kholiwe Makhohliso as Managing Director for its Southern Africa Operations

SAP has appointed Kholiwe Makhohliso as the new managing director of SAP’s Southern Africa operations.

Makhohliso joins SAP at a critical juncture, according to Sergio Maccotta, senior vice-president for the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.

He said, “Organisations throughout Southern Africa are uncovering new capabilities and efficiency gains through the smart use of intelligent technologies, thereby accelerating business transformation and sustainability efforts. As the region shifts to more agile and resilient business processes to power growth across multiple industries, Kholiwe’s technology and leadership expertise will be a great asset to our business.”

Makhohliso began her career as an auditor but now has more than 20 years of expertise in the technology field and has held leadership positions in both the public and commercial sectors. She has worked in sales, IT, consulting, and blue-chip organisations like Accenture and Oracle during her distinguished career. Makhohliso most recently held the positions of vice president and country MD for the executive director board of the German software company Software AG.

Passionate about education and youth skills development, Makhohliso is also chairperson of the Sparrow Trust, a non-profit organisation working to provide young, disadvantaged South African youth with education and learning opportunities.

Speaking of her new appointment Makhohliso comments, “This is a fantastic time to be joining SAP, as the organisation takes significant strides on its cloud leadership journey that is embracing the potential of AI and sustainability in the Southern African marketplace. I’m excited for this next chapter in my career as the region has a well-established installed base of SAP customers, and I look forward to further engaging both customers and partners to generate ongoing positive impact, powered by technology.”

“Organisations are navigating a new era of change and uncertainty and the role that technology plays in unlocking value is critical,” adds Maccotta.

“Kholiwe’s appointment to this strategic leadership role will be invaluable in further leading SAP’s efforts in Southern Africa to power innovation and ultimately fuel economic growth.”