Bashier Sallie, MD: Wholesale and Networks at Telkom, has resigned.
This was announced this afternoon by Telkom Group CEO, Sipho Maseko.
Bashier joined Telkom in 1986 and has worked in technology and network services for most of the time.
He held various positions, including managing executive roles in Data and Special Services, service management and field operations. He also served as the company’s acting chief technical officer from March 2007 to October 2007. He then moved to the IT division before being appointed as senior managing executive of Wholesale & Networks.
Maseko praised the role Sallie has played in core operations critical to Telkom’s success, saying his understanding of the business and insight into industry trends has enabled him to make telling contributions that have greatly benefitted the company; none more so than the network transformation programme which is a very important milestone in the Telkom roadmap.
“Bashier is starting a new chapter in his life. While we are extremely sorry to see him go, we understand his need to use his many talents elsewhere. We wish him only the very best. He leaves us as a lifelong friend of the company,” says Maseko.
Sallie described his time at Telkom as the best experience of his life.
“Telkom is an incredible organisation with incredibly talented people. I will always have Telkom’s interests at heart.”
Sallie will complete his contractual obligation and will remain in his role until the end of the year. During this time he will ensure the smooth functioning of all transitional arrangements.
