INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS
African SAP User Group appoints Louise Steenekamp as Vice-Chair
The African SAP User Group , AFSUG
Board has appointed Louise Steenekamp as its new Vice-Chair . Having served on the AFSUG Board since January 2020 , Steenekamp brings with her over two decades of experience within the SAP ecosystem . Her expertise spans various aspects of SAP , including implementation , support , service management , sales , and SAP customer perspectives .
Louise is renowned for her deep understanding of the SAP landscape , coupled with her strategic leadership and a relentless drive for innovation . She holds a Master of Science , MSc degree in International Management , highlighting her commitment to excellence and continuous learning in technology and business management .
Currently playing a key role in Aspen ’ s Global Digital Technology Enablement function , Steenekamp ’ s tenure at Aspen underscores her ability to drive innovation , foster collaboration , and achieve tangible results in complex organisational environments .
Duke Mathebula , Chair of AFSUG , expressed excitement about Louise ’ s appointment , stating , “ This is a significant milestone for AFSUG as we embark on the next phase of growth and transformation . In her new role , Louise will form part of the Board ’ s core leadership team and represent AFSUG at the global stage as an executive member of the SAP User Group Executive Network , SUGEN .” “ I am honoured to be appointed as the Vice-Chair and am eager to contribute to its mission of empowering SAP users across
Louise Steenekamp
Africa . I look forward to further collaborating with the AFSUG team and its members to drive innovation , facilitate learning , and create value-driven solutions that address the evolving needs of the SAP community ,” said Louise Steenekamp .
The African SAP User Group , AFSUG is an independent , non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the needs of SAP users across Africa . With a mission to empower , educate , and connect SAP users , AFSUG provides a platform for knowledge sharing , networking , and collaboration within the SAP community .
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Infopercept appoints Preethkaran J as Chief Revenue Officer
Infopercept Consulting , a global platformled managed security services company , announced the appointment of Preethkaran as Chief Revenue Officer .
With over 20 years in the cybersecurity industry , Preethkaran brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of IT risk transformation , security strategy , transformation , and governance . He has spent his career in various leadership and growth roles at companies including EY , KPMG , PwC , Capgemini , and EC Council . At Infopercept , he will be responsible for driving and maximising revenue for the organisation .
“ Infopercept is addressing the cybersecurity problem comprehensively through its platform-led managed security services ,” said Jaydeep Ruparelia , CEO of Infopercept . “ Today , organisations worldwide struggle twofold : combating the everrising sophisticated cyberattacks and adhering to increasingly strict security compliances demanded by regulators . We have consolidated various approaches , technologies , and teams within our platform Invinsense to address both these challenges from strategy to execution .”
Excited about the appointment , Ruparelia added , “ We have created a value
Preethkaran J proposition for organisations of every size , vertical , and geography in the cybersecurity domain . We wanted to have a leader who can help us expand our customer base and penetrate various geographies . Preethkaran ’ s extensive background of working with channel and cybersecurity leaders , delivering desired outcomes , is well-aligned with our goal of revenue maximisation and ensuring the overall health and sustainability of the business .”
Speaking on his new role , Preethkaran said , “ At this juncture of my career , I want to work for a higher purpose . Infopercept is working towards solving cybersecurity and security compliance problems in totality . Throughout my career , I have played the role of a trusted advisor to the CISO and CIO community globally . I am committed to delivering the best value created by Infopercept to this community , and our revenue goals will be automatically achieved .” •
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