Altx listed company, Simeka Consulting; recently appointed Brian Townsend, previous head of Software Futures, as business development director of its subsidiary company, ITQ.
Townsend possesses vast experience across all areas of the Information and Technology (IT) sector, having worked within this industry for close on 40 years. His expertise and knowledge encompasses almost every IT-related subject. Additionally, Townsend has held a number of board-level positions within the IT industry and worked in international markets for a number of years.
Mohammed Varachia, CEO at Simeka Consulting says; "Townsend will be joining ITQ (a division of Simeka Consulting), a highly successful Oracle focused business unit delivering standards based custom developed solutions to this user community and one of the key Oracle technical partners in the country today. The business and enterprise space in which Simeka Consulting operates is very competitive and ever-expanding and, while we are already a successful player within this sector, we believe that there are still many growth opportunities - on which we plan to capitilise. With this in mind, we are delighted to acquire the services of Brian Townsend - a recognised specialist in the IT sector. Brian will be assisting us in overseeing and managing the entire sales division at ITQ, as well as focus on further developing the business divisions.
Townsend says; "Having worked across various markets - locally and globally - I was attracted to the Simeka Consulting Group based on its firm position within the local IT space. Not only does it have a solid business model and Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) platform that provides it with a distinctive competitive advantage, the company also holds an authentic positioning within the market. ITQ's existing solutions, services and spectrum of products is well founded and trusted within the local marketplace and continues to grow year on year. I believe we are making a difference with every new product or solution, as we have an extremely competent delivery team with a truly satisfied customer base. ITQ listens to our customers' needs and responds with systems that add value, on-time, within budget. I am proud to be a part of a team that continues to make that happen."
"Simeka Consulting's offerings are well-aligned with international ICT trends," says Varachia. "As a business, our key differentiator is the caliber of our people, who have the ability to guide our clients from strategy conception to solution implementation, offering ongoing maintenance and support. Brian brings a unique perspective on a rapidly evolving business/ IT compliance landscape and strong leadership and management skills to the local marketplace. Therefore, enlisting the knowledge of IT solution professionals such as Townsend in our business stable ensures that we add to our already solid pool of expertise."
"I am extremely excited to be a part of an unashamedly proudly South African company and one that holds immense potential for future growth and development, not only of the business, but of its customers, partners and employees," concludes Townsend.
For more information please visit the Simeka Consulting Website on www.simekabsg.co.za
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