Dr Stanley Mpofu, CIO at the University of the Witwatersrand, graciously took to the stage, on 12 November, to walk away with the prestigious honour of 2024 CIO of the Year at the 'Oscars of IT'.
Wole will oversee the Equinix business in Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, working closely with both local and international businesses to build on the strong foundations for connectivity and growth in the region.
Rainbow Chicken’s head of IT Ugan Reddy is confidently “counting his chickens before they hatch” as he gears up to implement his digital vision at the poultry producer. With his extensive experience in the industry, he is also committed to developing the next generation of IT leaders.
The country’s top tier CIOs prepare to step out in style, let loose, and be honoured for their exceptional work in IT – red carpet-style – on 12 November at the ‘Oscars of IT’.
Workday’s country MD, Kiv Moodley, shares the company’s commitment to recognising CIOs at the forefront of digital transformation and fostering a culture of innovation in South African business. This dedication is the reason behind Workday’s support for the Digital Innovation Award at the 2024 CIO Awards.
Galeboe Mogotsi, CISO at Wits University, shares valuable insights and strategies that IT leaders can implement to secure their environments against the growing landscape of cybersecurity risks.
Omeshnee Naidoo, director: CIO programme leader for Africa at Deloitte, believes the next generation of CIOs will shape the future of technology and drive meaningful change. As one of Africa's leading professional services firms, Deloitte is eager to play a pivotal role in this evolution.
Vukosi, a running enthusiast and keynote speaker known for his expertise in data and analytics, brings a wealth of experience in healthcare technology.
With only a week remaining, South Africa will soon find out which of its top IT leaders will claim the prestigious CIO of the Year title. Ziaad Suleman, chief commercial officer (CCO) at EOH, explains why sponsoring this award perfectly aligns with company’s vision.
At CIO South Africa’s last dinner to close off 2024, leading CIOs shared that managing people will be the biggest challenge in driving innovation and creating business value in a highly connected economy.
CIO South Africa caught up with Thuto Masasa, partner and national head of advisory at BDO South Africa, for insights into the qualities this year’s CIO Awards judges kept a close eye on.
Bridgette has transitioned to the perishable products industry after a successful career in the petroleum sector, where she gained experience in both African and international markets.
CIO South Africa’s Principal Partner, Entelect, will hand out the Strategy & Leadership Award at the second annual CIO Awards on 12 November.
Galeboe Mogotsi, CISO at Wits University, brings more than just technical prowess to the cybersecurity field. He’s a football enthusiast and an advocate for a healthy work-life balance.
CIO South Africa’s trusted executive partner Equinix recently launched its R3 billion data centre, strategically located near OR Tambo International airport as a tactical meeting point for its global partners
Gerhard Muller has been promoted to the position of chief data and analytics officer after serving as TransUnion’s senior director of data science and analytics.
Philip's primary objective will be to expand Obscure Technologies’ footprint across Africa, solidifying its position as the market leader in cybersecurity distribution.
South Africa's top CIOs embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through "The CIO Journey", a unique 24-hour programme filled with discussions, networking, and engagement.
Barloworld’s former group CIO Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga writes her next chapter as an entrepreneur and puts her ‘explorer mindset’ to the test. She recently announced that she’ll be taking the helm at a newly established IT firm.
Warren Hero, recipient of the 2023 High-Performance Team Award and product lead for SARS architecture design, emphasises that a successful leader must cultivate, curate and maintain a thinking environment for both themselves and their teams.
