Interview

Thando Mubva is dedicated to shaping the future of IT leadership through mentorship.

DHL’s senior IT director reveals that moving DHL from its former premises took a toll on her both physically and emotionally, but it was the support of her team that helped see the project to successful completion.

Khensani is the first African woman to earn a PhD in applied data science, focusing on AI algorithmic fairness.

CIO South Africa recently had the opportunity to connect with Willem Deyzel, the chief technology officer (CTO) at Numeral, whose diverse interests extend far beyond the confines of his professional role.

As a youngster, Hemu Choonilal was quite inventive. Now he’s taking that spirit into growing and stabilising Access Bank South Africa through agile IT.

The BidTravel CIO’s blend of business acumen and tech expertise has helped him plot a successful career path.

Sasol Energy’s CIO, Thato Sopeng, has gone from using her skills in basic software development programming to heading up a large team in a traditionally male-dominated environment.

The IT business relationship executive’s unique background helps him drive public-sector innovation.

Bessy puts organisational culture above everything and found it back where her career journey started.

Gabsten Technologies and DMP SA’s group CTO has a unique leadership style that involves guidance, a bit of humour, and a hands-on approach.

Eugene believes that a CIO must help an organisation marry the technology with the business strategy – and when you’re doing your job properly, IT almost needs to fade into the background.

Hamzah Asmall, the GM for digitalisation at Al Baraka Bank, explains how consulting paved the way for his career in IT, how his religion keeps him grounded, and underscores the fulfilment derived from paying it forward.

Alex is a firm believer in empowering his team, fostering an environment where individuals are encouraged to proactively engage in problem-solving.

About a decade ago, Luandre Julius started his working career, but it was far from his current role of an IT support manager, as he worked in insurance as a broker.

The head of IT at TB HIV Care made two significant transitions in his career, from switching industries to changing locations.

One is a CTO and the other a CFO: they’re married and a match made in exco heaven.

Seacom’s new group CIO, Tshepo Motshegoa, is giving the youth an alternative and honest path to success.

Comcorp’s CIO takes the CIO South Africa community on a trip down memory lane, where he reflects on when first the technology bug bit him.

Old Mutual group CIO May Govender’s professional growth is defined by a relentless pursuit of diverse experiences and an insatiable ambition to broaden her horizons. She does this by navigating and mastering change, and focusing on innovation in her field.

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.