Kholiwe Makhohliso made a name for herself as a distinct leader in the ICT sector having led South African operations of global companies, including a Fortune 500 company. From 2018, she has been at the helm of German-headquartered global software company, Software AG, as its vice president and country managing director for South Africa.

She boasts a wealth of experience that spans almost 25 years in a career that was meticulously nurtured in both public and private sectors. Her rise to become a revered executive in the ICT industry is owed to her risk-taking nature, resilience and an unwavering belief in offering her clients cutting edge solutions for their needs.

An accountant by training, her career began as an auditor and chief financial officer, and after few years she changed course and branched into consulting and sales in the ICT sector.

Some of her most notable career moves include serving as the first chief financial officer of the National Heritage Council, holding leadership positions at Accenture and being appointed to the position of country managing director for South Africa at Oracle, a position that made her one of the first women to lead a multinational ICT company in the country.