Beauty
Company - People | Jun 10, 2025 | EIN
Beauty Apleni has been appointed as the new CEO of Openserve, the wholesale infrastructure division of Telkom, effective July 1. With over 25 years of experience in the ICT industry and 15 years in executive roles, Apleni steps into the position following the departure of Althon Beukes. Openserve is in a phase of growth, having increased its fibre connectivity rate and revenue over the past year. Telkom's recent financial results indicated an upward trend in fibre data revenue and EBITDA for Openserve, highlighting the success of their data-led strategies. Apleni's extensive experience with Telkom, combined with her strategic acumen in M&A and technology, is expected to drive further growth. Her appointment underscores Telkom's focus on internal talent development, succession planning, and leadership continuity. The announcement coincided with Telkom’s financial results presentation and the declaration of a dividend.
Sectors
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Telecommunications
Geography
- South Africa – Telkom and Openserve are based in South Africa, and the article's focus is on developments within this geographic location.
Industry
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – The article is centered around the ICT industry, focusing on Telkom's Openserve and its role in providing infrastructure connectivity.
- Telecommunications – Telkom, the parent company of Openserve, operates within the telecommunications industry, focusing on data-led strategies and fibre network growth.
Financials
- 5.9% – Increase in fibre data revenue for Openserve.
- R4 billion – Openserve's EBITDA growth of 1.8%.
- 13.3% – Increase in homes passed by Openserve's fibre network.
- 50.4% – Connectivity rate achieved by Openserve, the highest in the market.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty Apleni | New CEO of Openserve | People | Recently appointed CEO of Openserve with extensive experience in the ICT industry. |
| Althon Beukes | Former CEO of Openserve | People | Stepped down from the role in December after leading Openserve for four years. |
| Telkom Group | Parent Company | Companies | Parent company of Openserve, focused on telecommunications and data-led strategy. |
| Openserve | Target Company | Companies | Wholesale infrastructure connectivity provider, part of Telkom Group. |
| Serame Taukobong | Telkom Group CEO | People | CEO of Telkom Group, overseeing strategic initiatives and leadership appointments. |
| Selby Khuzwayo | Acting CEO of Openserve | People | Served as acting CEO before Apleni's appointment, ensuring operational continuity. |