Leading South African telecommunications company Telkom SA SOC Limited has announced the appointment of Mpho McNamee as its new chief corporate affairs officer. McNamee brings more than 18 years of experience in corporate affairs, reputation management and strategic communication to the role.
According to the company, this appointment signals Telkom's commitment to strengthening its corporate reputation and stakeholder engagement as it continues to play a pivotal role in South Africa's digital transformation.
The company adds that McNamee joins Telkom from Sappi Southern Africa, where she served as the executive head for corporate affairs. Her responsibilities spanned a wide range of communication areas, including:
- stakeholder relations
- corporate social responsibility
- sustainability communication
- brand management, and
- employee communications.
Prior to Sappi, McNamee held leadership roles at organisations such as:
- Deloitte Africa
- Life Healthcare, and
- Nedbank.
"I am incredibly excited to join Telkom at such a pivotal time for the telecommunications industry," says McNamee. "Telkom plays a vital role in connecting South Africans, and I am eager to contribute my experience in building strong relationships with stakeholders and communicating effectively to advance the group's mission."
Telkom says that McNamee's impressive credentials include an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and a certificate of management from Harvard Business School.
Departments reporting to the chief of corporate affairs include:
- group communications and public relations
- corporate brand
- regulatory and legal
- environmental, social and governance
- government relations, and
- corporate social responsibility.
"We are thrilled to welcome McNamee to the Telkom Group," concludes Serame Taukobong, Telkom's group chief executive officer. "Her extensive experience and proven track record in corporate affairs will be invaluable as we continue to navigate a dynamic and evolving industry. We are confident that Mpho's leadership will be instrumental in further strengthening Telkom's reputation and relationships with all our stakeholders."
For more information, visit www.telkom.co.za. You can also follow Telkom on Facebook, LinkedIn, or on X.
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