Photo Gallery: 15 April 2026, CIO Purpose Driven Tech Summit, 180 Lounger, Cape Town

Mark Williams-Wynn didn’t plan for a career in e-waste recycling. Today, as CTO of EWaste Africa, he's combining engineering, AI, and innovation to help tackle one of South Africa's fastest-growing environmental challenges.

CIO South Africa recently caught up with Jean Scheltema, CIO at Wesgro and here is what she shared about her job.

For W&R Seta chief information officer Barnabas Masekwameng, the root of most business problems can be traced back to a simple lack of communication. His unique calling as an ordained reverend shapes his empathetic leadership style.

Kuben Nair, CTO at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, once thought IT wasn’t for him. But his career path eventually brought him back to tech – this time with purpose: helping South African youth realise their potential.

When Astute FSE chief information officer Michelle Taylor stepped into a cybersecurity role before she felt ready, the risk paid off – helping her company become the first ISO 27001-certified fintech in South Africa.

When Fikile Sibiya finished matric, her heart was set on becoming a journalist. Today, the e4 Strategic chief information officer uses that same curiosity to navigate the age of artificial intelligence, build resilient technology foundations and empower the next generation of African problem-solvers.