INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS
International Media Investments appoints Bradley Eliot as CTO
International Media Investments , the region ’ s privately-owned media investment group , announced appointment of Bradley Eliot as the new Chief Technology Officer . Eliot brings more than two decades of expertise to IMI , most recently serving as Group Chief Information Officer of the MultiChoice Group , Africa ’ s entertainment company . Prior to this , Eliot held the position of Group IT Director at Alexander Forbes Group and Technology Services in South Africa for 16 years .
A highly skilled innovator , Eliot specializes in many areas critical to the evolution of IMI , including data strategy , enterprise architecture , artificial intelligence , machine learning , cloud computing , mergers and acquisitions , and organisational development .
In his previous roles , Eliot has championed business efficiency , a multiyear modernisation programme across 50 markets , as well as centralising IT governance that led to a year-on-year decrease in license costs and operational overheads .
In his new role , Eliot will work across IMI ’ s renowned media brands , including Sky News Arabia , The National , Al-Ain News , and CNN Business Arabic . He will lead IMI ’ s experienced Technology , Studio Operations , and Broadcast Engineering teams to develop impactful strategies , implement cuttingedge tools and technologies , and ultimately strengthen IMI ’ s overall technical and digital products and services .
A keen sportsman having represented his country in yacht racing , Eliot holds an
Bradley Eliot
Honours Degree in Commerce from the University of South Africa as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy from the University of Natal , Durban .
“ IMI ’ s commitment to technological innovation and operational excellence across every facet of its portfolio made this an incredible opportunity for me , and I can ’ t wait to get started . I look forward to working with all teams across the group to deliver exceptional experiences for our media brands ’ audiences and communities across the globe ,” Eliot commented .
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Gabriele Indrieri appointed Chief Revenue Officer for SAP Concur EMEA , João Carvalho as Managing Director
Gabriele Indrieri
João Carvalho
After two successful years , Gabriele Indrieri will shift from
Managing Director for SAP Concur EMEA to the role of Chief Revenue Officer . Indrieri brings more than 20 years of experience in consulting and cloud companies , with a proven track record of sales teams and supporting customers on their digital journeys .
Prior to his promotion , Indrieri held several leadership positions at SAP Concur , including Managing Director for Italy and Greece , and Vice President and Managing Director for EMEA South .
SAP Concur also announced appointment of João Carvalho as Managing Director in Southern Europe , Spain , Portugal , Greece , and
Turkey , Middle East , and Africa . Carvalho brings over 15 years of experience in software and technology consultancy to this role . He has held various leadership positions at SAP Iberia , including Head of Solution Sales and Business Development , and possesses a deep understanding of the EMEA market .
Indrieri and Carvalho are committed to building strong customer relationships and driving the adoption of SAP Concur ’ s Travel and Expense cloud solutions . They will leverage their experience and expertise to help businesses across EMEA streamline expense management processes , gain valuable insights into spending , and achieve their digital transformation goals .
“ Technological support has always been our distinctive SAP Concur approach and innovation is at the heart of our integrated solution . A great example is Artificial Intelligence , where we were pioneers in the Travel and Expense sector and have been successfully using it for more than ten years . It is great to see how our smart solutions and innovative offerings continue to grow and succeed globally .”
“ By working alongside the SAP Concur team , we will continue to support the region ’ s digital transformation journey . A special thanks to Gabriele Indrieri and the SAP Concur leadership for their trust and the opportunity to take on this new career adventure ,” adds Carvalho . •
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