Microsoft South Africa has announced the appointment of McKay Motshabi as National Technology Officer from 1 May 2005. As part of the company`s executive management team, Motshabi`s role will include engaging with senior government, education and business leaders around information technology strategies.
Motshabi`s responsibilities will include working with the public sector to develop sustainable IT infrastructures that deliver ease of use, value through innovative technology, as well as provide a clear roadmap for future development that will assist government reach its technology goals in the spirit of Batho Pele.
"I`m looking forward to taking on my new responsibilities as part of a dedicated team that is passionate about technology and the power it holds in promoting sustainable growth and development in SA," says Motshabi. "During the last decade we have seen the impact of technology in building an industry that is growing year on year and contributing millions of rands to the South African economy."
"SA has made tremendous progress not only in economic and social terms, but also in adopting new technologies and ideas. This has made SA a leader in Africa and in bridging the digital divide," says Gordon Frazer, Managing Director of Microsoft South Africa.
"We realise that as a strategic technology partner to government, the public sector has a different set of needs and requirements to Microsoft`s private sector customers. We believe the appointment of McKay Motshabi as part of our team will contribute to ensuring greater levels of strategic service delivery and work towards realising government`s vision for technology in SA."
Motshabi joins Microsoft with numerous years of experience in the technology industry and more specifically the public sector arena and was previously general manager of SITA`s research and development arm.
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