Nickey Mannya joins Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa as director of cybersecurity and next gen solutions

post-title

With over 20 years of experience, Nicodemus (Nickey) Mannya will oversee the development and implementation of Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa’s cybersecurity and next gen solutions.

Global technology provider and specialist distributor Westcon-Comstor has appointed Nickey Mannya director of cybersecurity and next generation solutions.

With a career spanning mining technology, financial services, marketing technology and digital solutions, he has consistently driven innovation, transformation and sustainable growth across diverse industries in Southern Africa.

Nickey has been tapped to oversee Westcon-Comstor’s growing cybersecurity and next gen solutions portfolio. He will work closely with both vendors and reseller partners, ensuring solutions are not only fit-for-purpose but also designed to grow partner businesses.

“Nickey’s experience is unique in that he combines deep technology expertise with a strong commercial background and a people-first leadership style,” says Louise Taute, managing director of Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. “He understands that the future of distribution lies not just in supplying products, but in enabling tailored solutions that grow our partners’ businesses. His ability to listen, consult and deliver results makes him the right person to lead this critical portfolio.”

Nickey holds an executive MBA and is currently pursuing advanced studies in business analytics and digital transformation.

“What excites me about this role is the opportunity to help partners grow and knowing that my success is closely tied to theirs. By spending time understanding who they are, where they are going and how technology can enable their journey, I believe we can create stronger, more sustainable businesses together. Security and next-generation solutions are about preparing for tomorrow and I look forward to building that future with our partners,” Nickey says.

Related articles

Frictionless trust at scale: How we are empowering Africa’s digital future

Across the continent, Africa’s digital economy is writing one of the most remarkable growth stories of the modern era. From Nairobi to Lagos, dynamic mobile-first ecosystems, rapid smartphone adoption, and thriving tech hubs are bypassing traditional Western legacy cycles entirely. Yet, this hyper-growth brings a complex mandate: as digital adoption accelerates, so do cyber threats, complex cross-border compliance demands, and the urgent need to balance ironclad security with seamless customer experiences.

2026 IT Indaba: How to avoid burnout in the tech industry

With technology teams being asked to move faster, deliver more, and respond to an endless stream of competing demands, the risk of burnout is higher than ever. In a panel discussion at the 2026 IT Indaba, Josh Souchon, IT executive at Opp-Gen, Phila Ndarana, CTO at the Auditor General of South Africa, and Popi Kunene, operations director at Mgoza Group, tackled this dilemma.

Top