Kevin is a multi-talented CIO, whose love for all things IT began when he joined an after-school computer club, which gave him a definite edge over his peers.

CIO South Africa’s latest Associate Partner believes that the community fosters a collaborative environment for IT executives and professionals, encouraging knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities.

David will lead the ICT business across all MTN markets, helping to enable and transform the group’s enterprise customers’ businesses.

A career in consulting gave Pick n Pay’s CIO an undeniable customer-centric approach to work, a trait he has added to his admirable list of skills as an IT executive.

2023 CIO Awards nominee Norbit Williams has been appointed as Eskom’s senior manager for group IT: governance services, effective 1 November 2023. Prior to that, he was CIO at the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).

Standard Bank’s Jörg Fischer was crowned CIO of the Year, at the first annual CIO Awards on 15 November 2023, a glittering gala event, dubbed the Oscars of IT. The exquisite event took place at the Polo Room at the Inanda Club in Johannesburg.

Get ready to have your funny bone tickled by MC Celeste Ntuli’s unique brand of comedy, get lost in the soulful sounds of The Soil, swept away by Adventurer Kirsten Neuschäfer, and jazzed up by the Kopano Jazz Collective.

Accenture’s Jeniffer Ramnath explains that the award resonates deeply with the company’s core value of stewardship.

According to Workday’s country MD, Kiveshen ‘Kiv’ Moodley, the company is built on innovation, the award aligns with their core values.

Cybersecurity gives even the most formidable IT leader sleepless nights, and during an intimate dinner, CIOs revealed that creating a secure environment and building a cybersecurity culture is at the top of their wish list as we head towards the festive season.

Dhesen will be leading the insurer’s technology and innovation strategy in his new role.

The CIO is guiding Philip Morris Southern Africa towards delivering a smoke-free future and becoming a legacy-free organisation.

Entelect runs over 250 concurrent projects, so they know how hard it is to deliver a project, and the importance of celebrating when you get it right, says Entelect’s CCO Daniel Manyemwe.

Attendees discussed solutions to keeping their environments secure, cybersecurity in the age of remote work, cyber skills, and making security everyone’s responsibility.

Who will be named the CIO of the Year? No other partner is more eager to find out than EOH – they’ll be handing out this award on 15 November.

An innovative and pragmatic approach to addressing relevant issues, the calibre of IT executives you attract, and the impact the community is making in the sector all resonated with Entelect, says Daniel Manyemwe.

Marie shares her journey of navigating prejudices, leading a global team, and cultivating the next generation of IT leaders.

Stephen has agreed to extend his initial five-year contract for another six months and has requested that no further extensions be considered until 31 March 2024, when he would officially retire from the board.