Mapena

Canninah Mapena is now heading Rockwell Automation’s activity in Sub-Saharan Africa from June 1.

Operating from the company’s offices in Randburg, Mapena will lead the business in the region and continue the implementation of Rockwell Automation’s global and pan-EMEA sales strategies and initiatives, with a focus on bringing the Connected Enterprise to Rockwell Automation customers across the Sub-Saharan region.

With extensive experience leading regional departments of other large American and European multinational industrial  automation and software companies, she is well-placed to offer business development, improved customer relationship management, and strategic planning to drive Rockwell Automation’s growth in the region. In her new role, Mapena and her team will continue to  increase customer intimacy and collaboration, driving sales through increased customer satisfaction.

On her new appointment, Mapena said: “I am delighted with this new opportunity at Rockwell Automation and look forward to bringing my expertise and experience to the Sub-Saharan African region and to contribute further to Rockwell Automation’s growth, delivering the best quality solutions to our customers.”