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CIO South Africa hosted its Cape Town Summit on 10 April, under the theme Magic Mechanics. The community reflects on one of the event’s most engaging discussions: the challenges and opportunities surrounding legacy systems.

Oppenheimer Generations has appointed former Sasfin group CIO Josh Souchon as its new IT executive.

Prior to joining Goldwagen, George was group CIO at SkyNet Worldwide Express group CIO.

Pieter Steyn recently ventured into corporate executive coaching, guiding senior executives and colleagues across diverse industries over and above his day-to-day job of leading IT in the aviation space. He shares the purpose behind his coaching journey and reflects on the mentors who have shaped his leadership path.

At the CIO South Africa Summit in Cape Town on 10 April, IT leaders unpacked the nuances of modernising legacy systems. The CIOs said that transforming legacy systems requires careful attention to the speed of the transformation and people management – beyond just looking at the technology.

Henny will lead and align IT operations across Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions, as well as the Americas.

In June 2024, Brad Eliot, took on a new challenge as CTO of International Media Investments (IMI). Tasked with overseeing technology across IMI’s prestigious media brands, including Sky News Arabia, The National, Al-Ain News, and CNN Business Arabic, Brad has spent the past 10 months navigating a rapidly evolving media landscape.

On 10 April, CIO South Africa returns to Cape Town to reconnect with the city’s top IT leaders for an engaging evening themed Magic Mechanics – a deep dive into the complex yet rewarding journey of modernising legacy systems.

Not only did attendees at the CIO Women’s Circle Dinner glean valuable insights from renowned executive coach, Lori Milner, they also generously shared their advice and experiences with one another. 

Stor-Age’s group head of ICT, Schalk Lesch says that in his environment, technology serves as a crucial enabler – supporting staff, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency rather than replacing human-driven processes.

MD Joel Roerig says the newly launched brand and parent company of CIO South Africa positions the organisation for excellence and growth.

In an era of rapid digital transformation, cloud security remains a critical concern for CIOs and IT leaders. Gerhard Swart, chief technology officer at Performanta, unpacks common misconceptions about cloud security, the hidden risks enterprises often overlook, and the rise of AI-driven cyber threats. 

The 2025 CIO Awards nominations deadline has been extended to Friday, 11 April, giving colleagues and peers more time to recognise the most outstanding CIOs and IT leaders in the industry.

The rise of big data has transformed decision-making across industries, offering unprecedented access to large-scale, quantifiable insights. Yet, as data volumes grow, a paradox is emerging: the more we quantify, the more we need qualitative insights to make sense of it all. This is where thick data – ethnographic, contextual, and human-centred information becomes indispensable, says Rennie Naidoo, professor in Information Systems (IS) and research director at the Wits School of Business Sciences.

Cybersecurity is often seen as a thankless, behind-the-scenes job, but it is at the heart of protecting customer trust and organisational reputation. Clicks Group head of IT Ridwan Khan’s approach to cybersecurity is one of preparation, partnerships and continuous improvement.

The ICT powerhouse has signed on as CIO South Africa’s newest Principal Partner.

Seacom has named telecommunications veteran and former Nashua CIO, Kim Sacree, as its new managing director for digital services.

While Pieter Steyn, CITO at Luxaviation Group, and his team gear up for the future of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, his passion remains firmly on solid ground – his beloved VW MK7.5 Golf GTI, aptly named ‘Dark Knight’. Whether carving through mountain passes or fine-tuning its performance, this project brings him endless joy.