Microsoft South Africa this morning announced that Gordon Frazer is to replace Mark Hill as MD of the South African operation.
Frazer, who has been fulfilling the role of South African country manager and running the local operation, says he is looking forward to the challenges of heading up the South African arm of the Washington-based software giant.
The appointment was not unexpected, as outgoing MD Mark Hill has been increasingly drawn into wider responsibilities in the sub-Saharan region, leaving the day-to-day running of the company up to Frazer.
Frazer, who joined Microsoft in 1995, has fulfilled a number of roles at the company over the past seven years, including managing the application developer and enterprise groups. He was appointed deputy MD in charge of sales, marketing and services in December.
"I look forward to taking on my new responsibilities and I`m truly proud to be working with a dedicated team of people that are passionate about technology and the possibilities it presents to realise SA`s potential," says Frazer.
"During the last 10 years, the Microsoft South Africa team has done an enormous amount of work in providing customers and partners with innovative technology solutions to enhance their businesses and enrich their lives."
Hill, one of the longest serving South African Microsoft employees with 10 years of service to his credit, will take up a position at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond. Hill joined Microsoft in 1992 and was appointed MD in 1998.
Details of Hill`s new position have not yet been released.
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