AfriGIS Appoints Liza Nolte as New Business Development Manager

AfriGIS
(Pretoria, South Africa – 06 February 2025)

AfriGIS, a leading provider of geospatial and location-based solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Liza Nolte as its new Business Development Manager, effective from 3 February. Liza brings over 13 years of industry experience and a proven track record of driving business growth across global markets, making her a strategic addition to the AfriGIS team.

Over the course of a career that included 13 years spent working in London UK, Liza has demonstrated exceptional skills in building strong client relationships and leading business development efforts across diverse industries. Her global experience includes her time spent at inQuba, where she played a pivotal role in the company’s growth from a startup to a recognised global leader in Customer Journey Management. Liza was integral to inQuba’s expansion into new markets, overseeing global demand generation and marketing efforts, including key partnerships with industry giants such as Microsoft and EY.

Throughout her career, Liza has demonstrated a unique ability to combine creativity with strategy, enabling businesses to thrive in competitive markets. She was appointed to the Management Team at inQuba in 2023 as Global Head of Demand Gen and Marketing, where she reported directly to the CEO and contributed to the company’s continued success in the SaaS sector.

“I’m very excited about the new challenge ahead,” said Liza Nolte. “AfriGIS is currently focused on expansion, not only in South Africa but across Southern Africa, so that will be a key focus for me. It’s an exciting time for the company, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth and innovation in delivering cutting-edge solutions and collaborating with the talented team to drive impactful results and forge new opportunities in the industry.”

AfriGIS CEO Rochelle Mountany expressed confidence in Liza’s ability to lead the company’s business development initiatives, saying: “Liza’s wealth of experience, proven leadership, and expertise in growing businesses will be invaluable as we expand our footprint across Southern Africa. We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the fresh perspective and energy she will bring to the team.”
Liza’s leadership and impact have been recognised within the industry, having been named a finalist in the ITWeb Brainstorm Wired4Women Awards in the Business Executive category in 2024.

AfriGIS is confident that Liza’s expertise will play a key role in shaping the company’s future and accelerating its growth in the geospatial technology sector.

 

About AfriGIS
AfriGIS is the leading Geospatial Information Science company in Southern Africa that specialises in location-sensitive data and solutions. It provides customers across the board with a suite of web-based tools and APIs to connect to, enhance, and enrich their own data with location intelligence, insights, and trusted data. The organisation was founded in 1997 and celebrates more than 25 years in business. It is a level 1-certified broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) business, with more than 100 employees, in Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town in South Africa, Dublin in Ireland, and Dhaka in Bangladesh.

Media enquiries:
Irene Masia, AfriGIS
Contact details: +27 (0) 87-310-6400, irene@afrigis.co.za