IT leadership

A Glimpse Into Their Long Term Vision

Africa has not always been envisioned as a key technological player. This is why a company with the objective of making Africa a prominent player in the global technology landscape is assured of ongoing growth. It is even more compelling if they manage to remain at the forefront of innovation while nurturing local talent and contributing to the continent’s success. “We see Africa is an incredibly important market for us. Our long-term strategy is for Africa to be a prominent player on the map, not just within NTT, but in the global field,” Turnley-Jones observed. To maintain their competitive edge, they focus on market positioning and a commitment to employing the best talent.

Turnley-Jones began his role as the CEO of Dimension Data in June 2022. He is a veteran who has been at the company for over 23 years starting out as a Regional Services Executive in South Africa and Angola in 1999 where he was headhunted from his role as Support Manager for PQ Africa. On his LinkedIn profile, he conveys modesty stating “After being a part of the Dimension Data family since 1999, I am humbled and excited to now lead the business into the future as the newly appointed CEO for Dimension Data MEA.” He has been in operations, service delivery, support, managed and technical services to cloud and infrastructure. He knows his way around the tech landscape and digital transformation across the continent and beyond and has certainly earned his flowers.

“I am passionate about Africa and the relevance of Africa in the global community. What drives me is ensuring that we’re successful, ensuring that I play my personal part in ensuring that Africa is successful. I get immense pleasure out of seeing developing talent in the continent and keeping it within the continent,” he aptly concluded.

ARTICLE by CAROL ODERO