Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 28 | Page 54

INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS Argility targets retail business solutions development with new appointment A rgility, a SA leader in enterprise software solutions and innovations for the retail and supply chain industries, has announced the appointment of Stefan Terblanche as a Retail Solutions Consultant, with specific focus on the retail market. Terblanche brings almost 30 years’ experience in the South African retail Our credo of digitally transforming retail and supply chains using intelligent software, data science through AI and IoT is aligned to customer expectations in a digital world. sector to the position and has worked in senior operational roles in some of SA’s largest retail organisations where he was able to make significant contributions to the retailers’ leap into technology as business enabler. His experience includes being an IT executive at a one thousand-strong store- based retailer, where he was tasked with the integration and conversion of the corporate group into a single retail management system. “Argility has a solid set of relevant and trusted retail solutions in its stable that speaks to the holistic retail ecosystem,” said Terblanche. “Our credo of digitally transforming retail and supply chains using intelligent software, data science through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) is aligned to customer expectations in a digital world St efa n Terb lanche of hyper-personalisation, convenience, trust, recognition and value. “We strive to become an extension of our customers’ business by providing innovative and trusted solutions.” |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Riverbed names Rich McBee as new President and CEO e R ha s b ee n a ppo EO inted President and C iverbed, the Digital Performance Company, has announced that Rich McBee has been appointed President and CEO to drive the company’s digital networking and digital experience management businesses. McBee is the former President and CEO of Mitel, a global leader in business communications. He has more than 30 years of experience holding top leadership roles 54 driving market expansion, revenue growth at a range of technology companies. During his eight year tenure as CEO, Mitel evolved from a premise-based PBX pioneer to being the market leader of public and private cloud unified communications and collaboration solutions. Rich McBee, President and CEO, Riverbed, said: “Riverbed’s current technology portfolio and strategy opens up significant market opportunities for our company, as organisations worldwide are looking to capitalise on their Digital Transformation investments and enhance the digital experience of their users. I’m looking forward to working with our experienced team to accelerate our execution and drive great outcomes for Riverbed, as well as for our partners and customers.” Prior to working for Mitel, McBee served as President of the Communications and Enterprise Group of Danaher Corporation, where he was responsible for annual sales derived from carrier, enterprise and SMB markets via both direct sales and channel partners. Riverbed’s current technology portfolio and strategy opens up significant market opportunities for our company, as organisations worldwide are looking to capitalise on their Digital Transformation investments and enhance the digital experience of their users.