SAP Africa has announced changes to leadership at their Africa business. Current CEO, Pfungwa Serima will serve as Chairman and current SAP Southern Africa managing director Brett Parker will move into the role of Managing Director of the company.

In what the company describes as a strategic move, Serima will take on increased responsibility for the strategic direction of SAP's business in Africa.

According to a statement issued by the company, as chairman Serima will focus on a number of initiatives critical to SAP Africa's success - including the direction of the company's investment plan in Africa and the development of its focus industries across the continent.

Serima is also be tasked with strengthening relationships with African governments and international financial institutions investing in Africa as part of his new portfolio.

The announcement also notes that Serima will now also chair the SAP Africa Advisory Channel Council.

"SAP Africa's people and solutions are as strong as ever. With this expanded leadership partnership, SAP Africa is even better positioned for flawless execution. We will continue to win in Africa and we look forward to becoming an increasingly important contributor to SAP business from a global perspective,"said Serima in the SAP Africa announcement.

In his role as the new Managing Director of SAP Africa, Brett Parker now takes on operational responsibility for the company in Africa, with particular emphasis placed on delivering innovation to customers and partners, the company states.

Regional Managing Directors of the SAP Africa team, as well as the other members of the Africa leadership team, will report to him in line with the changes.

Serima and Parker are to begin work in their respective roles immediately according to the announcement.