Cassava Technologies (Cassava), a global technology leader of African heritage, announces new strategic appointments to the leadership team as the organisation ushers in the next growth phase and ensures future competitiveness.
The conclusion of the equity round and the successful reorganisation of Cassava’s business to create an integrated digital solutions platform will be further strengthened by the appointment of new members to the leadership team. These leaders bring a wealth of expertise, enhancing the company’s capabilities in providing Broadband Connectivity, Co-location (data centres), Cloud, Cyber Security, Compute (AI), and Payment – services across more than 30 markets in Africa, the Middle East, India, and Latin America.
Established in 2021, Cassava is a powerful testament to the vision of its founder and Group Chairman, Strive Masiyiwa, of driving sustainable growth by bringing the full capability of the Cassava ecosystem to fruition in its chosen markets. The organisation’s strategy is designed to align its goals with evolving market conditions and technological advancements and foster a culture of adaptability and innovation within the organisation.
New Appointments effective March 1st, 2025
- Ahmed El Beheiry, COO and Chief AI Officer for Cassava Technologies, will be responsible for the commercial strategy, business processes, CIO, and supply chain.
- Deon Geyser has been appointed CEO of Liquid Networks for Cassava Technologies. In his new role, he will be responsible for the connectivity business across Africa, including all of Liquid’s fibre, satellite, wireless, and wholesale voice and connectivity services.
- Ziaad Suleman has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our Cassava business in South Africa. He will drive the growth and innovation strategy of the South African operations as the organisation ushers in the next growth phase and ensures future competitiveness.
- Adil El Youssefi has been appointed the new CEO of our co-location business for Cassava Technologies.
- Wellington Makamure has now been appointed the CEO of Rest of Africa & International for Cassava Technologies.
- Finhai Munzara has been appointed Chief Corporate Development Officer for Cassava Technologies. He will be responsible for M&A, corporate finance, and strategic partnerships.
- Bronwen Zehmke is now the Group General Counsel for Cassava Technologies.
- Leonard Bore is now the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for Cassava Technologies. He will manage compliance risk, enterprise risk, Internal Audit, and ESG teams.
- Sharon Marufu has been appointed the Chief Supply Chain Officer for Cassava Technologies. She will oversee the group-wide supply chain and procurement.
- Lorreta Songola will assume the role of Managing Director of our Cassava business operations in Zimbabwe.
Hardy Pemhiwa, President & Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, says, “These leadership changes reflect our commitment to assembling a dynamic, diverse and talented team to drive our company’s growth and success. Together, we will drive our ‘One Cassava’ strategy, which brings forward the full capability of the Cassava ecosystem in our chosen markets. This strategy enables us to serve our customers better, achieve faster growth, and cement our competitive position.
“I am confident that these changes, along with the collective efforts of our new and existing team members, will set us up for sustainable, profitable growth in the future,” concluded Pemhiwa.
