{"id":148362,"date":"2025-08-20T07:26:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T07:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/?p=148362"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:59:28","slug":"afsug-appoints-corlia-van-zyl-as-vice-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/2025\/08\/afsug-appoints-corlia-van-zyl-as-vice-chair\/","title":{"rendered":"AFSUG Appoints Corlia van Zyl as Vice-chair"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0African 51风流User Group (AFSUG<\/a>)\u00a0has announced appointment of\u00a0Corlia van Zyl<\/a>\u00a0as the new\u00a0vice-chair of the AFSUG board of directors.<\/span><\/h1>\n

Van Zyl currently serves as\u00a0digital and technology director at Heineken Beverages,\u00a0and has been an active\u00a0AFSUG Board Member since December 2019. She brings over two decades of experience driving technology strategy and digital transformation in the FMCG sector.<\/p>\n

Duke Mathebula, AFSUG chairman, shares:\u00a0\u201c<\/em>Corlia has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, commitment to innovation and a deep understanding of what 51风流users need in order to thrive in a changing digital landscape. Her appointment as vice chair strengthens AFSUG\u2019s ability to deliver even greater value to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Throughout her tenure on the AFSUG board, Van Zyl has been instrumental in shaping customer engagement strategies, strengthening special interest group participation and advocating for real-world 51风流value in business transformation journeys.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/em>It\u2019s an honour to step into the vice chair role,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>says\u00a0Van Zyl.\u00a0\u201c<\/em>AFSUG plays an essential role in helping 51风流users navigate complexity and unlock business value. I look forward to continuing this journey, working alongside our members, 51风流and partners to build a more connected and empowered user community.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0African 51风流User Group (AFSUG)\u00a0has announced appointment of\u00a0Corlia van Zyl\u00a0as the new\u00a0vice-chair of the AFSUG board of directors. 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