Alviva Names Thibault Dousson Tarsus CEO
Lenovo executive Thibault Dousson will take up the permanent chief executive role at Tarsus Distribution on 18 January 2027.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in People
Alviva Holdings has appointed Thibault Dousson as permanent chief executive of Tarsus Distribution, filling the post left vacant after Emile Burger's departure in July. Dousson takes up the position on 18 January 2027.
Why it matters
The appointment provides Tarsus with a permanent leader following an interim period led by Emmanouil Revmatas. Dousson brings more than 20 years of technology experience across Africa and the Middle East to the South African distributor.
Dousson currently directs Lenovo's Solution and Services Group META, which manages more than 70 countries from Dubai. His six years as director and country general manager of Lenovo South Africa precede this move.
The players
Thibault Dousson
Thibault Dousson is a technology executive with more than 20 years of experience across Africa and the Middle East, including six years leading Lenovo South Africa.
Alviva Holdings
Alviva Holdings is a South African technology distribution group that owns Tarsus Distribution.
The details
Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo's Solution and Services Group META based in Dubai, will succeed interim chief executive Emmanouil Revmatas. He previously held several leadership positions at HP South Africa before joining Lenovo.
Timeline
October 2025: Emmanouil Revmatas joins Tarsus as general manager.
July 2026: Emile Burger departs as Tarsus chief executive.
18 January 2027: Thibault Dousson takes up the Tarsus chief executive position.
People
The move follows a pattern of senior technology executives shifting from vendor regional roles into distributor leadership, with Dousson leaving Lenovo's META group that spans more than 70 countries.
Tarsus customers and channel partners gain a permanent chief executive from January 2027 after a year of leadership changes. Continuity of supply and service will depend on how the new leadership manages the transition.
The takeaway
Stable leadership at a major distributor can steady supplier relationships, and the coming months will show whether Dousson's appointment brings a new direction for Tarsus.
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