At Zycus Horizon Europe 2024, Kamen Govender from Letsema Consulting, Johannesburg, South Africa, shared his unique perspective as the only non-European attendee. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to engage with procurement professionals from across the continent, noting both the commonalities and differences in procurement challenges faced globally, including those specific to Johannesburg.
Govender praised Zycus’ new branding and vision for the future of procurement, stating that the messaging around AI and automation resonated strongly. The event, he noted, reinforced the importance of leveraging advanced technology to drive procurement excellence, not just in Europe, but across the globe, with a particular emphasis on Johannesburg and the broader South African market.