2019

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About EOH

EOH is one of the largest technology services companies in Africa and has a wide range of solutions in industry consulting, IT services, software, industrial technologies and business process outsourcing.

The Group continues to be an undisputed market leader in its core ICT businesses, which operate principally under the iOCO brand name. The nature of this business is systemic to both the public and private sector and is an integral technology partner for a number of South Africa's leading JSE-listed, blue-chip companies, as well as key metros and government departments.

The Group's c.10 500 employees deliver services to over 2 500 large enterprise customers across all major industries throughout South Africa, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. As a proudly South African business, EOH is committed to sustainable transformation, making a positive, meaningful contribution to society, and is a level 1 Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment ('B-BBEE') contributor.

EOH Group Purpose

To provide the technology, knowledge, skills and organisational ability critical to the development and growth of the markets we serve.

To be an ethical and relevant force for good and to play a positive role in society, beyond normal business practice.

Our Philosophies

Solutions that create value for our customers

To lead and grow innovative and sustainable technology solutions

A diverse, ethical, and talented workforce

To be a responsible employer, nurturing talent and the best people

A vibrant and innovative digital ecosystem

To nurture innovation, partnerships and growth in the digital sector

Building technology skills in communities

To invest in the digital and maths skills needed by future generations

The elimination of corruption

Share the lessons we have learned and enable a high integrity business

Taking action on climate change

Protecting our planet through enabling technologies


THE EOH BUSINESS COMPRISES THREE MAJOR PILLARS WITH CLEAR ALIGNMENT OF FOCUS AND GROUPINGS OF VALUE:

iOCO

An ICT business focused on traditional and cutting-edge technology system integration

NEXTEC

The NEXTEC grouping of a variety of businesses at various stages of incubation for growth and scaling

IP

A group of high potential IP companies with scaled technology, ready to be taken to market with partners


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A year of changes

  • 3 September'18

    Appointment: Stephen van Coller
    Group CEO

  • BEE transaction with Lebashe implemented with effect 1 October 2018

    1 October'18

  • 15 January'19

    Appointment: Megan Pydigadu
    Group CFO

  • Reorganised business into three key pillars – NEXTEC, iOCO, IP

    March'19

  • Appointment: Lufuno Nevhutalu
    Head: Public Sector

    15 March'19

  • 8 April'19

    Appointment: Fatima Newman
    Group Chief Risk Officer

  • Appointment of New Board Chairman and three Independent Non-executive Directors

    June'19

  • July'19

    • Announced partnership agreement between CCS and RIB Software SE
    • Release of ENSafrica investigation report
    • ICT business relaunched as iOCO

    July'19