Telkom has appointed communications expert Jacqui O’Sullivan as its managing executive for group communication and public relations, replacing Praveen Naidoo, who is leaving the telecommunications operator.
O’Sullivan, who has extensive experience in media and corporate communication, will join the Telkom team on 15 September 2014, the company said in a statement.
O’Sullivan is joining Telkom from Sasol, where she was vice-president: group corporate branding and communication at Sasol.
Previously, she also held a senior communication role at Motorola for the Middle East and Africa and was also head of communication and corporate social investment at South African Airways.
O’Sullivan started her career as a journalist at the Sunday Independent and the Saturday Star.
“Jacqui’s previous experience and track record in communications makes her a clear fit for Telkom as we move to reposition ourselves as the country’s leading ICT provider,” said Telkom chief marketing officer Enzo Scarcella in the statement. “She will be instrumental in guiding how we communicate with key stakeholders and customers.”
O’Sullivan holds a BA in English and politics from the University of Stellenbosch. — © 2014 NewsCentral Media