Cisco Appoints Smangele Nkosi as the New GM for South Africa

Cisco has announced the appointment of Smangele Nkosi as the new general manager for South Africa. Cisco said that Nkosi brings over 20 years of experience in the ICT sector.

“It’s inspiring to be part of a company that has achieved so much over the past few years and I am very much looking forward to taking up the reins in executing Cisco’s country-wide vision and strategy.

I hope to accelerate a culture of diversity and inclusion, empower women and develop the youth in the ICT sector, shaping a digital future for the region that opens up a world of unprecedented opportunities, including the delivery of sustainable economic growth and, as a result, an increase in job creation.”

Smangele Nkosi, General Manager for South Africa, Cisco

“Smangele has undertaken an impressive journey. She is a seasoned leader with proven expertise to drive Cisco’s purpose to ‘power an Inclusive future for all’, bringing transformational value to customers, partners and society.”

Hani Raad, MD, Cisco Sub-Saharan Africa