General Manager and Country Leader

Smangele Nkosi is a seasoned South African senior business executive and corporate governance leader with over 27 years of experience in the telecommunications sector. She currently serves as General Manager and Country Leader for South Africa at Cisco, bringing extensive expertise in commercial strategy, sales leadership, digital transformation, and business operations. Her previous leadership roles include Acting Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Executive: Sales at Telkom Openserve, Managing Director at ECI Telecom Africa, and Account Director at Nokia Siemens Networks. Known for her strategic vision and ability to drive profitability, she has a strong track record of leading high-performing teams, delivering complex projects, and enhancing shareholder value across multiple territories.