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● Textile group Falke South Africa has appointed Michael de Koker CEO.

He has held senior positions in some of the largest and best known brands, including Guess SA/Africa, Studio 88 group and Woolworths.

De Koker said: “Falke has always put the customer first and continues to do so through ongoing product development that caters to sport specific requirements.

“Whether amateur, professional, or simply living a healthy lifestyle, Falke supports our customers every step of the way.”

Nick Nkosi has been appointed managing executive of transactional banking at Absa everyday banking.

Nkosi, who has more than 20 years of leadership experience across the retail and business banking sector, has been the head of consumer lending for the past five years, responsible for the overall performance and growth of the consumer lending portfolio, which incorporates personal lending and student loans.

In his new role, he will oversee strategy and the deepening of marketleading transactional propositions for customers across Absa’s customer segments.

RedPanda Solutions, a company that provides technology solutions in the retail sector, has appointed Mike Waters as solutions architect.

Waters, who has been with Woolworths for 20 years, has extensive retail and solutions experience.

Peter Ludi, MD of redPanda Solutions, said: “We are proud to welcome Mike to our team. His extensive experience and deep knowledge of the retail sector will undoubtedly elevate our ability to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.”

Waters said: “I’m excited to join redPanda Solutions and contribute to the innovative solutions we provide to our clients. Together, we’ll continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of technology and retail.”