NEC XON appoints Thigerson Reddy as Chief Operations Officer

Reddy has been with NEC XON for nearly eight years, most recently serving as Head of Legal & Compliance, where he successfully led the division across Sub-Saharan Africa.

NEC XON, a leading African integrator of ICT solutions, has announced the appointment of Thigerson Reddy as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective 1 October 2025.  

Reddy, who has been with NEC XON for nearly eight years, previously served as Head of Legal & Compliance, where he established a strong compliance framework and led strategic initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa.  

He takes over the role from Bart Van Buynder, who steps down after 27 years of service. Van Buynder will continue to support the company as a Strategic Business Partner.  

Reddy holds a BCom in Commercial Law from the University of South Africa and brings extensive experience in the technology sector, including recognition such as the NEC Global Compliance Excellence Award in 2022.  

In a statement, Carel Coetzee, Founder & CEO of NEC XON, emphasized Reddy’s leadership and strategic vision, noting that his appointment strengthens the executive team and will help drive the company’s future growth.