HP names new managing director for Africa business
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HP Inc has announced the appointment of Bradley Pulford as VP & managing director for HP Africa, effective December 1, 2020.
“Supporting customers and partners across the region, his responsibilities span country leadership and the profitable growth of HP’s Printing, Personal Systems and Services businesses,” it said in a statement.
Pulford will also lead several ongoing strategic initiatives for HP in Africa.
Among these are advancing the company’s diversity and inclusion vision across the continent, supporting education projects that remove barriers to doing business for young entrepreneurs, and broadly deploying future technologies and innovations, including VR and 3D solutions.
Joining from Dell Technologies where he held several leadership positions, including most recently executive senior director for channel and distribution in Africa as well as the interim marketing lead position for Middle East, Russia, Africa and Turkey, Pulford brings 25 years’ experience in operations and management within the IT industry.
“We are pleased to welcome Brad to HP. With our innovative technology and strong focus on education and sustainability, we are committed to unlocking Africa’s potential,” said Charl Snyman, vice president and MD for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Turkey, Africa, HP Inc.
“Digital Transformation has accelerated the need for edge computing, now more than ever being connected and working seamlessly from a secure and remote perspective is critical,” said Pulford.