Seacom has appointed Charl Slabbert as the new group chief financial officer (CFO) of the subsea cable operator. Slabbert will be responsible for overseeing Seacom’s financial strategy and ensuring that the company’s financial operations meet industry standards and compliance regulations.
Reflecting on his appointment, Slabbert expressed enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “My strategic, private equity, and financial expertise will allow me to contribute positively to Seacom. I look forward to engaging with Seacom’s diverse shareholder environments and playing a key role in the company’s corporate leadership.”
With 25 years of experience in executive roles, Slabbert brings a wealth of knowledge in corporate strategy, operations management, mergers and acquisitions, business integration, and stakeholder management.
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A chartered accountant with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and a chartered director with the Institute of Directors South Africa, Slabbert is well-equipped to lead Seacom’s financial operations.
Slabbert will lead the group’s financial strategy, overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance.
“My strategic, private equity and financial expertise will allow me to contribute positively to Seacom,” he says.
“With my prior experience as group CFO and strategy executive in Vodacom, Cell C and various enterprise service providers, I am well-prepared to engage with Seacom’s diverse shareholder environments. I thrive on the strategic thinking required in a group CFO role and look forward to being a key player in the company’s corporate leadership.”
With his appointment, Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen joined the company as the new group chief marketing officer (CMO)
Alpheus Mangale, Seacom’s group chief executive, expressed confidence in the appointment, saying, “Both Mandisa and Charl bring considerable astuteness and insight to their fields. Their previous international experience in C-suite roles will greatly benefit Seacom. We anticipate the value they will bring to their roles and the strengthening of our top-tier leadership.”
