Standard Bank CIO of Global Markets Nicole Borges leads one of banking’s most demanding technology environments, where delivery is non-negotiable. Yet her story is just as much about mentorship, team-building and the hard-won lesson that ambition means little without balance.

Gboyega Dada, chief digital and information officer at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), has built a career at the nexus of curiosity and structure, drawn to the hidden systems that keep institutions moving.

The Cape Town CIO Summit will look at how tech leaders are using technology not only to drive efficiency, but to shape organisations in more deliberate ways. That includes building more inclusive workplaces, supporting ESG goals and making technology decisions that align with broader business values.