His appointment follows a comprehensive search both domestically and internationally. Simon Duffy, the non-executive chairman who has been interim CEO for the past six months, said Knott-Craig is one of the most capable and experienced leaders in the industry. "I am confident that his appointment will significantly enhance Cell C's ability to provide an excellent service to its customers and to compete even more effectively for their business."
Knott-Craig said that, after a break from the telecommunications industry, he is looking forward to being at the helm of Cell C. "The mobile telecommunications sector is a highly innovative and disruptive industry, and I am excited about the challenge of making Cell C a more effective competitor to the dominant players. The company has benefited from considerable investment in the past few years, particularly in its network but also in many other areas of the business, and I am confident that I will be able to build on that investment to accelerate the company's growth."
