Apleni to Lead Openserve Growth
Company - People | Jun 10, 2025 | EIN
Telkom Group has appointed Beauty Apleni as the CEO of Openserve, effective July 1, 2025. With more than 25 years in the ICT sector and considerable executive leadership experience, Apleni is positioned to continue the growth of Openserve's fiber network. Her previous roles within Telkom include Chief of Staff, Strategy, and Mergers & Acquisitions, and she has held various positions involving sales, technology, service delivery, and IT outsourcing. The CEO of Telkom Group, Serame Taukobong, regards her appointment as a commitment to leadership continuity, praising her experience and deep knowledge of Telkom's operations and the ICT industry. Apleni has expressed enthusiasm about enabling a digital future for South Africa and her commitment to advancing Telkom's mission.
Sectors
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
- Telecommunications
Geography
- South Africa – Telkom and Openserve are both based in South Africa, and the article discusses the appointment of a new leader within a South African company.
Industry
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT) – The article focuses on the appointment of a new leader within Telkom, a major player in the ICT sector, and her experience in the industry.
- Telecommunications – Openserve is a wholesale infrastructure connectivity provider, making its activities a key part of the telecommunications sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty Apleni | Incoming CEO | People | Appointed as CEO of Openserve, effective July 1, 2025, with an extensive background in ICT and leadership within Telkom Group. |
| Telkom Group | Parent Company | Company | A major telecommunications company in South Africa, responsible for the appointment of a new CEO for Openserve. |
| Openserve | Target Company | Company | The wholesale infrastructure connectivity provider within Telkom Group, set to be led by Beauty Apleni from July 2025. |
| Serame Taukobong | Group CEO | People | CEO of Telkom Group, supportive of Apleni’s appointment as CEO of Openserve. |