Sipho Maseko

The Corporate Turnaround General, Former Group CEO: Telkom South Africa, Investor & Industrialist

Meet Sipho Maseko

Sipho Maseko is one of the most coveted leaders in South Africa. He has a commendable history of serving some of the top management positions in different companies, Most recently the CEO of Telkom Group.

Sipho spent the better part of his childhood life in Garankuwa under the care of his grandparents, who professionally, were teachers. He acknowledges that his folks played an essential role in instilling discipline in him, the one thing that he carries with him to date. During his high school days, he landed an opportunity in KwaZulu Natal and therefore relocated to the province. He, later on, got another chance to further his studies in the region.

Sipho obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. He is also an alumnus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal where he graduated with his LLB (Law).

Sipho boasts a wealth of experience in serving senior management roles in several organisations in the country.

Sipho has also served on several boards within South Africa including:

• Afrox South Africa
• BMW South Africa
• BCX Group
• Roedean School (SA)
• Center for Development & Enterprise
• CDE
• University of the Witwatersrand (Council)

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