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12th March 2025, Johannesburg

Johannesburg, 11-03-2025 : The Digital Transformation Summit, UAE, is proud to announce the 2025 list of distinguished tech leaders, selected through a comprehensive process involving nominations, applications, interviews, data analysis, and research. These visionary individuals are committed to driving innovation across digital transformation, AI, augmented reality, blockchain, and quantum computing. Their dedication to progress and transformation sets them apart as leaders in the tech industry.

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The 2025 DT50 Awardees include:

  1. Zahed Siddiqui – Chief Information Officer (CIO), Melcom Group
  2. Harrison Nnaji – Group Chief Information Security Officer, FirstBank Group
  3. Innocent Gumede – Chief Information Officer, FNB South Africa
  4. Renaldo Jack – Group CISO, Globeleq
  5. Tandile Stuurman – Government IT Officer/CIO, Department of Public Service and Administration
  6. Seth Frimpong-Manso – CISO, Access Bank Ghana
  7. Muhammad Ali Bhikhan – CIO, Absa Group, Johannesburg
  8. Raymond Tsongorera – Head of IT, Hollard Group Risk
  9. Nades Kandan – Cyber Information Security Officer, South African Reserve Bank, Johannesburg
  10. Makaziwe Makamba – Director-Digital Transformation, Department of National School of Government
  11. Celia Mantshiyane – Group CISO, FirstRand Bank Limited
  12. Nkosenhle Ngongoma – IT Director, City Lodge Hotels
  13. Helene Bezuidenhout – Deputy Director: ICT Information Security, Government Pensions Administration Agency
  14. Phila Ndarana – Chief Technology Officer, Auditor General of South Africa
  15. Camiel Govinsammy – Head of Cyber Security Advisory, Sasol
  16. Dido Wa Kalonji – Chief Information Officer, First National Bank
  17. Chelma Sliep – IT Director infrastructure and operations, University of Johannesburg
  18. Galeboe Mogotsi – Chief Information Security Officer, Wits University
  19. Pieter Steyn – Chief Information and Technology Officer, Luxaviation Group
  20. Wilma Crosson – CIO, Volkswagen Financial Services – South Africa
  21. Vuma Magaqa – Head of ICT Governance, Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa
  22. Faith Nokuthula Ndala – Head of Technology Digital Solutions, Standard Bank South Africa
  23. Luyanda Ndlovu – Chief Information Officer, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies South Africa
  24. Billy van Zyl – Head of Information Technology, FedEx Sub Saharan Africa
  25. Nirvani Dhevcharran – CTO: Platforms and Operations, TFG (The Foschini Group)
  26. Louise van der Bank – CIO, AfriSam
  27. Moloko Monyepao – Chief Information Officer (CIO), City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
  28. Wayne Hempel – Head of Technology, Innovation and Systems, Minopex
  29. Lackson Mondo – Head Information and Communications Technology, Premier Service Medical Aid Society
  30. Craig Rolando Meyer – Director: Special Projects and Innovation, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
  31. Nomathamsanqa (Thami) Batyashe – Head of ICT & Knowledge Management, South African Bureau of Standards
  32. Lwando Shode – Head of IT Operations, Bidtravel
  33. Johannes Makinta Sengwane – Head IT Governance, Information Security and Compliance, South African Airways
  34. Avin Poran – Group Head of IT Operations, PSG Financial Services
  35. Imraan Khan – Chief Information Officer, Sol Plaatje University
  36. Carlo Budree – Senior Director, Commercial IT, Digital & Innovation: Middle East Africa, Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
  37. Nicole Harris –Interim Chief Technology Officer, Massmart
  38. Jenny Mohanlall – Senior Director: Information Technology, DHL Express International
  39. Mervin Naidoo – IT Director, City Logistics
  40. Sicelo Njeje – Head of ICT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, Transnet National Ports Authority
  41. Dewald Badenhorst – CTO: IT Infrastructure Operations and Shared Platforms, Old Mutual Insure
  42. Mandi Scott – CIO Digital And E-Commerce Group, Standard Bank Group
  43. Nontsasa Ndlovu – Head: Digital & Technology (HBI), Heineken
  44. Fikile Mekgoe – Head of Technology: Delivery & Testing, Bidvest Bank
  45. John Mukomana – Head: IT Governance & Reporting, National Health Laboratory Services
  46. Gloseije Jessy Bazolana – Head: IT, National Institute For Communicable Diseases
  47. Nobantu Nene – Head: IT Service Management, Development Bank of Southern Africa
  48. Clinton Govender – IT Director Sub Saharan Africa, Accor
  49. Mohammed Dawood – Chief Information Officer, Bayport Financial Services
  50. Olabode Ogundele – Head, Information Security, Vox Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd
  51. Jaybalan Goonahsylin – Chief Information Officer, iMasFinance
  52. Nthabiseng Mosupye – Chief Technology Information Officer, Rand Water Group
  53. Eugene Moodley – Head of Technology , Sanlam Collective Investments
  54. Simon Nare – Group Chief Information Security Officer, AECI
  55. Tumelo Zwane – Chief Information Officer, Special Investigating Unit
  56. Faith Burn – CIO, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
  57. Ashley Singh – Chief Information Officer, Sanlam
  58. Venisha Nayagar – Group Chief Information Security Officer, Life Healthcare Group
  59. Duke Mathebula – Chief Information Officer, Trident Steel Africa
  60. Arun Krishnamoorthy – Chief Information Officer, Absa Group, Johannesburg
  61. Pralin Naidoo – Director, Data Governance, Pernod Ricard South Africa
  62. Sharl V – Head of Information Technology Solutions and Innovation, PNA Stationers
  63. Sihle Mthiyane – Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd
  64. Karin Hone – Group Chief Information Security and Risk Officer, Barloworld

 

The 2025 DT50 Awardees represent a dynamic group of leaders driving innovation and excellence across the digital transformation landscape. Their dedication shapes the future of technology.

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