South Africa’s largest Digital Integrator advances its 2030 strategy with leadership transition
Johannesburg, South Africa
iqbusiness today announced the appointment of Rob Godlonton as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Adam Craker as part of a planned leadership transition that supports the company’s 2030 strategy.
Rob brings extensive experience in leading high-growth technology and consulting businesses. He currently serves as the Managing Partner of the Solutions Services Group, and leads iqx. He formerly served as CEO of +OneX, where he oversaw a period of rapid expansion and established the business as a significant force within South Africa’s digital and technology landscape. Since joining iqbusiness, Rob has been instrumental in strengthening the solutions portfolio, deepening client engagement, and helping to build a unified digital platform across the business.
This leadership change follows a period of strategic repositioning at iqbusiness:
- 2023: iqbusiness joined the Reunert Group, with Drona Holdings becoming shareholders and providing long-term strategic support.
- 2024:iqbusiness merged with +OneX, unifying its brand ecosystem — including gigantiq, iqx and midnight — and creating a single scaled digital and technology platform.
- 2025: The business was reshaped to enhance long-term sustainability and create capacity for investment in a rapidly evolving digital market.
Despite tough macroeconomic conditions, iqbusiness enters this next phase with positive trading momentum, a clear growth agenda, and an increasingly integrated set of digital, consulting and technology capabilities.
“It has been an honour to serve as CEO of iqbusiness for the past 15 years,” said Adam Craker, outgoing CEO. “We have built a resilient, purpose-driven organisation with a defined role as a Digital Integrator and B Corp in South Africa and the region. With our 2030 strategy in place — and with the strong backing of Reunert and Drona — this is the right moment to hand over the baton.”
Adam will remain a significant and committed shareholder. Following a brief handover period, he will begin a new chapter and deepen his involvement in Jozi My Jozi, the inner-city revitalisation initiative he co-founded, where iqbusiness continues to play an active partnership role.
“Adam has been instrumental in shaping iqbusiness into a leading digital and consulting business within the Reunert ICT segment,” said Graeme Eddey, CEO of Reunert ICT. “We thank him for his leadership and the strong foundation he leaves behind. Rob is an exceptional and respected leader, and we are fully confident in him and the executive team as they guide the business into its next chapter.”
“I am honoured to step into the role of CEO,” said Rob Godlonton. “Our strategy is clear, and our commitment to clients, partners and our people remains steadfast. We will continue to focus on delivery, innovation and meaningful impact as we build on the strong platform established over many years.”
The leadership transition is already in progress, with Adam supporting Rob and the executive team through a structured handover. The partners and shareholders — Reunert Limited and Drona Holdings — are fully aligned and support the transition process.
