Openserve CEO Alphonzo Samuels will retire on 31 March 2020 after 36 years of service at Telkom.<\/p>\n
During his time at Telkom, Samuels served in many roles, including broadband officer, managing executive for network infrastructure provisioning, and group chief technology officer.<\/p>\n
In an email to staff, Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko said Samuels has a tremendous impact on the evolution of Telkom\u2019s network.<\/p>\n
He said Samuels joined Telkom at a time when microwave systems were cutting-edge and when the company was only just commissioning digital electronic exchanges.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fact that Alphonzo started as a Trainee Technician and retires as the Chief Executive Officer of Openserve illustrates the kind of man he is,\u201d said Maseko.<\/p>\n
\u201cA man who perseveres, who embodies the value of hard, honest work and who gives his all. A man with a vision, and with the skills and drive to turn that vision into reality.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also credited Samuels for providing guidance and insight during the functional separation of Telkom\u2019s wholesale and networks divisions, which led to the establishment of Openserve.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was the foundation on which the process was built and is the driving force behind our ongoing thrust to modernise the network,\u201d Maseko said.<\/p>\n