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INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS

African SAP User Group promotes Amanda Gibbs to CEO

SAP User Group , AFSUG announced that Amanda Gibbs has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer . In this key role , she will work closely with the AFSUG Board ’ s Core Providership Team and the Board of Directors to further advance the strategic goals of AFSUG .

Gibbs joined AFSUG as General Manager in January 2020 and , with her robust marketing background , fostered connections and collaboration among SAP customers and partners . She has grown the user group membership by 28 % and contributed to the SAP User Group Executive Network , SUGEN , through open dialogue and knowledge sharing . With expertise in new business development and customer relationship management ,

Gibbs ’ mission is to advance excellence and innovation for African and global SAP Users .

The African SAP User Group , AFSUG is an independent , non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the needs of SAP users across Africa . Through its diverse range of events , forums , and resources , AFSUG is ONE VOICE for the community where customers and partners can engage in best practices discussions , share stories of common interest , enhancing influence and collaboration , and speeding up business implementation .

Duke Mathebula , Chairperson of the Board commented , “ Over the past four years , Amanda has played a key role in rebranding AFSUG and boosting its membership base , together with her valued contributions at SUGEN . Her providership capability and

Amanda Gibbs

proven experience within the SAP community will help us further expand our reach and create value for the African SAP community .”

Louise Steenekamp , AFSUG Vice-Chair stated : “ We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Amanda Gibbs as the new CEO of AFSUG . Amanda brings a unique blend of expertise , dynamism , and a profoundly positive energy that aligns perfectly with our mission and values .”

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Mark Weir joins Check Point Software as Regional Director for UK and Ireland

His experience is complemented by a deep understanding of enterprise sales to major accounts and collaborative work with the channel , honed through his time at Computacenter .

Mark ’ s approach to cybersecurity is informed by a belief in the sector ’ s nascent potential and Check Point ’ s foundational role in shaping the industry .

Under Mark ’ s providership , Check Point aims to enhance its position as the trusted cybersecurity advisor in the UK and Ireland ,

Mark Weir

leveraging the Check Point Infinity Platform to address the complex and evolving security challenges of the digital age . Mark is committed to fostering a culture of teamwork and customer intimacy , ensuring that Check Point not only continues to serve its customers with excellence but also to mitigate the growing security issues in an ever-changing world .

“ Cybersecurity maturity is very much still in its infancy yet Check Point has been a provider for over 30 years ,” Mark reflects . “ I am extremely excited to join the company that pioneered many of the advances our industry depends on today . It is an honour to lead the UK and I team at such a pivotal time for the organisation .”

“ I am looking forward to meeting you all over the next coming days and weeks . Together as One Team , we can build a bright future , a growing business that is based on serving our customers well and creating real intimacy to mitigate the mountain of security issues they face in our ever-changing world ,” Mark added . •

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