Deon Govender

International Business Technology Officer at Vodacom Group

Deon Govender is an experienced telecommunications professional currently serving as the International Business Technology Officer at Vodacom since June 2018, where responsibilities include aligning technology strategy with business goals for international markets. With a solid background at Vodacom, Deon has previously held positions such as Managing Executive for Mobile Network Support and Technology Shared Services, contributing to the development of frameworks and governance models for technology initiatives. Deon's earlier experience includes serving as Chief Technology Officer at Vodacom Lesotho, where technology strategy and network performance management were critical. Additional roles include Specialist Head of Strategic Network Optimisation and Executive Head of Radio Planning & Optimisation at Vmobile Nigeria, ensuring optimal network quality and operations. Deon's educational background includes a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude) from Tshwane University of Technology and an Advanced Executive Program from UNISA.

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Vodacom Group

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Vodacom Group Limited (Vodacom) is an African mobile communications company providing voice, messaging, data and converged services to over 65.2 million customers. From its roots in South Africa, Vodacom has grown its operations to include networks in Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, and Lesotho and provides business services to customers in over 40 African countries. Vodacom is majority owned by Vodafone, the world’s largest mobile communications company by revenue, and is listed on the JSE Limited under the symbol VOD.


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