Alan Knott-Craig, Cell C

Jose Dos Santos has been confirmed as CEO of Cell C, as Alan Knott-Craig returns in the capacity of executive board member.

“Alan has made a remarkable recovery since he suffered a stroke in November last year and has officially been back at the company since 5 May 2014,” said chairman Mohammed Hariri in a statement issued recently.

Dos Santos “has done a sterling job as acting CEO over the last five months and with the support of a strong management team put in place by Alan, the company has gone from strength to strength,” said Hariri.

Knott-Craig, who joined Cell C in April 2012,was instrumental in setting the direction of the company over the past two years. He will consult and advise on matters not only relating to Cell C but also concerning the Oger Telecom Group, Cell C’s parent company.

“I am very pleased that Alan has agreed to take up this new role, as his wealth of experience in the telecommunications industry is an invaluable asset for the group at large,” said Hariri.

In the statement, Hariri thanked Dos Santos and the Cell C management team “for their incredible leadership and support during Alan’s absence and for ensuring the company stays on track during a time that has seen considerable changes in the South African mobile industry”.