Avaya, a business communications software, systems and services firm, has appointed Hatem Hariri as managing director for all of Africa, effective immediately. By Staff Writer
The move is the latest in a series of executive appointments designed to drive growth in the region and continue Avaya’s successful transformation into a customer-centric, solutions and services driven organisation.
As Avaya helps customers in Africa progress on their digital transformation journey, Hariri will focus on delivering engagement solutions that enable deep and broad connections between customers that lead to better business outcomes.
He will report directly to Mohammed Areff, Vice President, Middle East, Africa and Turkey.
“This is an exciting time for the Africa technology market and for Avaya, with companies looking to transform their business with digitally driven engagement and networking solutions. Avaya has built up a strong presence in key industry verticals, including service providers, banking, education and government, and the market is recognising that we are bringing innovative and outcome-focused solutions that deliver business transformation,” says Hariri.
