'He has a demonstrated 'trusted advisor' status for various public sector agencies, having managed engagements in sizeable contracts with the public sector, as well as playing an active role in consulting with various public sector companies.'

'I am confident that Cisco SA will continue on its significant growth path under his leadership, and that he will take our regional operation to the next level,' says De Simone, adding that Fynn's appointment comes at a very exciting time in the SA industry, with the deregulation of the telecommunications sector and the imminent launch of a second network operator.