EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Mohammed Varachia 40 (CEO)
BCompt (Honours) CA(SA)
Appointed: 15 December 2005

Mohammed is the co-founder of Motoma ICT Group and MICT and has established a number of companies primarily in the ICT sector. He has over 19 years’ experience in senior leadership positions. Mohammed joined Simeka in 2005 as joint CEO, following the acquisition by the group of MICT, and later assumed the position of sole CEO.

Surendranath (Suren) Singh 50 (CFO)
MBA MITM CIS ABP
Appointed: 15 December 2005

Suren has held leadership positions over more than 21 years at several large companies. Within the ICT and financial services sectors specifically, he has held the positions of Group Financial Manager, Group Financial Director and Group Executive Director Investments and Business Development. He joined Simeka in 2005 as CFO, following the acquisition by the group of MICT.

Madoda Papiyana 36 (HR Director)
NDHM BTech
Appointed: 15 December 2005

Madoda has 13 years’ solid experience in the field of Human Resources and Industrial Relations. He joined Simeka in 2005 as Group HR Director, following the acquisition by the group of MICT.

Nishani Singh 36
B Comp CTA MBA
Appointed: 17 June 2008

Nishani has been with SUHL for 12 years and has been instrumental in the growth of the management consulting division. She joined Simeka following the acquisition by the group of SUHL in 2008.

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Dr Popo Simon Molefe 57 (Chairman)
(Independent)
Appointed 16 July 2004

Dr Molefe followed a high-profile senior career in politics with a successful move into commerce. He formerly served two terms as the Premier of the North West province and is a member of the ANC’s National Executive Committee. For the past ten years he has facilitated the development of businesses in the North West province. He is currently Chairman of ARMSCOR and PETROSA, Chancellor of North-West University and CEO and founder of Lereko Investment Holdings.

Kobote (Bobbley) Johanna Molefe 48
(Independent)
Appointed 3 August 2003

Bobbley has held senior positions in public relations and marketing for a number of major SA corporates including arms manufacturer Denel and Howden Africa. She has extensive experience in marketing strategy and culture management. She previously served as an executive director of Simeka Business Group responsible for group marketing.

Ntombizodwa Yvonne Mhinga (Machaka) 44
(Independent)
Appointed 30 November 2006

Yvonne has been dubbed the “Princess of Africa” for her musical talent. She has recently made a successful transition to commerce with a specific preference for broad-based BEE initiatives. Yvonne acts as a brand ambassador for several global initiatives as well s large corporates.