The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has added Koosh Panday to its board of directors.

The AFSUG announced the appointment today, stating that Panday brings over two decades of experience in technology, SAP solutions, and business strategy to the group..

Panday is currently a SAP Alliance Partner and Programme Delivery Lead at Accenture, where he plays an important role in integrating technology solutions with business goals.

He has had numerous senior positions in the industrial manufacturing industry before joining Accenture, including Global SAP Project Manager at Sappi and different managerial responsibilities at Carter Holt Harvey in New Zealand and Australia, as well as Frame Textile Corporation.

Panday has an MBA and has received substantial training in several SAP modules, including SCM, SAP Ariba Contract Management, and SAP SRM.

FSUG chairman Duke Mathebula said: "Koosh already demonstrated his dedication to driving SAP innovation for the User Group as the Chair of the AFSUG's SAP S/4HANA Special Interest Group, and I am sure he will continue to champion the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, foster collaboration among industry stakeholders, and advocate for the advancement of the User Group and SAP solutions in Africa."

According to the group, Panday's wide skill set, which includes SAP, ITIL, governance, supply chain management, and digital technologies, as well as his entrepreneurial energy and commitment to excellence, make him a perfect addition to the AFSUG board of directors.