Ericsson announces the appointment of Sandile Dhlomo as Head of Ericsson South Africa, as part of Ericsson West and Southern Africa, led by Majda Lahlou Kassi, effective 01 September 2025.
He will also be a member of the Ericsson West and Southern Africa leadership team in Ericsson Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and digital industry and having held several senior roles in the African continent, Sandile has strategic leadership experience in Information and Communications Technology, network consulting, business development, and marketing across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Algeria, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.
Majda Lahlou Kassi, Vice President and Head of Ericsson West and Southern Africa, says, “We are committed to ensuring a strong, localized focus in our key markets, and South Africa remains a priority for Ericsson in the region. Sandile’s industry expertise, deep local insights, and proven leadership will drive our growth ambitions while reinforcing our trusted partnerships in South Africa.”
Sandile Dhlomo, Head of Ericsson South Africa, says, “I am honored to take on this role to head our operations in South Africa at such a dynamic time for the industry. My focus will be on accelerating innovation, creating value with our customers, and contributing to the digital transformation journey of the country. South Africa has immense potential, and together with the Ericsson team, we will unlock opportunities for sustainable digital growth in line with our #AfricaInMotion vision.”