Articles about SAP Africa

Genevieve Koolen, Navigating HR Leadership in the Tech Industry | Exploring Careers in Tech | #6

In this episode of Exploring Careers in Tech, we sit down with Genevieve Koolen, the Human Resources Director at SAP Africa, to delve into her impressive career journey and gain insights into the complexities of HR leadership in the tech sector. Genevieve's career began with a solid educational background, including degrees in business and industrial psychology, followed by a master's degree in industrial psychology. She started her HR career in small organisations, where she served as an HR analyst and business partner. Through continuous learning and the guidance of supportive managers, she steadily advanced in her career. Transitioning into the advertising sector, Genevieve joined one of South Africa's largest organisations, where she further honed her skills and gained invaluable experience. With over 30 years in the field, she now heads HR at SAP Africa.

SAP: How to bridge Africa's Tech Skills Gap and Cloud Adoption | Ep #26

Efforts by African organisations to adopt AI and the cloud are being undermined by the lack of tech skills, and organisations need a rethink of their approach to skills to address this situation. Brainstorm editor Matthew Burbidge spoke to Genevieve Koolen, HR director at SAP Africa, for her views on how the skills gap can be bridged. #itwebtv #newsvideo #sap