Cybersecurity specialist Exclusive Networks Africa has announced the imminent departure of long-serving managing director, Anton Jacobsz, who will remain a shareholder with the organisation as well as serving in an advisory capacity going forward.
Jacobsz advised that he would be stepping down from his position, three years after the Exclusive Networks acquisition of value-added distributor Networks Unlimited in early 2022, where he held the capacities of chief executive officer for three years and managing director for almost six years.
Reflecting on his tenure, Jacobsz expressed pride in the local team’s collective achievements, particularly noting significant milestones reached since the sale of the business to Exclusive Networks, including a revenue growth of more than 160 percent and profitability growth in excess of 230 percent since January 2022.
“Exclusive Networks Africa has delivered tremendous growth over this period, establishing a strong footprint across the continent and developing into the region’s cybersecurity value-added distributor of choice.”
Sharing his gratitude, Jacobsz added that he would like to thank his staff for the teamwork and friendships developed over the years. “This has been a special time in my life and Networks Unlimited in particular was like a child to me. I believe I will be leaving the business in good hands with our current management team.”
Although Jacobsz’s operational role will end at the end of July 2024, he will remain involved in the organisation’s handover process during the third quarter of the year.
Further details regarding the next steps for Exclusive Networks Africa will be announced in due course. For more information on the business, please visit here.
