On the lighter side of things , we ask the industry experts what makes them tick . . . .

Kholiwe is the Managing Director for Southern Africa at SAP , where she leads a team of technology and industry experts in supporting the cloud adoption and digital transformation efforts of organisations large and small throughout the region . As a market leader in enterprise application software , SAP is suited to help businesses run as intelligent and sustainable enterprises . The business achieves this through simplifying technology for companies to allow them to adopt new innovations and build new capabilities that ensure their current and future growth and success .

What strengths and abilities do you bring to the above role ?

A drive to put customer centricity at the core of how SAP runs its business – and supports customers – throughout Southern Africa . A focus on collaboration within our business , to ensure the broader SAP Southern Africa team work together to solve customer problems and drive the success of the business . And an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages ownership from every employee to lead change in their clients ’ businesses . After all , you do not need a fancy title to lead , you lead by example from the position you occupy .

Please describe the expectations of the end customers that you address . What are their pain points today ?

Modern organisations have a universal need to leverage technology to drive innovation , optimise efficiencies , protect against disruption and futureproof their business models . Companies that embrace technology are better positioned to adapt to changes in their operating environment , take advantage of emerging opportunities , and overcome challenges .

The most successful channel partners have also enhanced their skill sets to advisory and business value generation , in addition to expert knowledge and capabilities in deploying cloud solutions .

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