Henry Ferreira has been appointed as the head of distribution for Pinnacle Technology Holdings, effective immediately.
Ferreira, who has filled the role of CEO at AxizWorkgroup, for the past 18 months, will now take on the added responsibility of managing distribution for the Pinnacle Group which includes both of its major ICT subsidiaries, Pinnacle Africa and AxizWorkgroup.
Pinnacle Technology Holdings CEO, Arnold Fourie says that Pinnacle Holdings remains focused on the continuous improvement of their business and that the move will allow the Group to synergise common functions of their broad-based technology distribution centres, ultimately increasing both profit and market share.
“While both companies operate very differently, in mostly varying markets and have very different cultures, there are areas where collaboration between the teams will strengthen the group even further,” Fourie says.
Fourie adds that both entities will remain separate, and will continue to function separately in their specialist areas, but that great advantage could be gained from Ferreira overseeing both businesses.
Ferreira is an industry veteran, bringing over 30 years’ experience in the ICT industry to the table. He is well known in the South African market for his roles as country GM for Hewlett Packard, South Africa and MD of Compaq Africa.
Prior to joining AxizWorkgroup as the CEO in February 2012, Ferreira held the position of country GM for Lenovo, Africa, where he was responsible for managing and growing the Lenovo business whilst maintaining and growing relationships with key enterprise customers and business partners.
He has also held executive positions with Microsoft Southern Africa, Nokia Networks, Unisys Africa and Hewlett Packard UK & Ireland.
“I am delighted that Ferreira decided to accept the challenge and I have no doubt that he will excel in his additional role,” says Fourie.
