Brett McDougall, Chief Information Officer, The SPAR Group Limited
Brett McDougall qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2003 but chose not to practise in the field, instead pivoting to technology strategy and governance the following year. Since then, he has held a series of senior roles in information technology, combining financial discipline with strategic and operational leadership in large, complex organisations. Most recently, Brett […]
Dr. Sandile Mbatha, National Chief Data Officer, COGTA
Dr. Sandile Mbatha has spent over 15 years working at the intersection of data, digital transformation, and governance. His career has been defined by a commitment to using data and technology to make government more responsive, efficient, and people centred. As National Chief Data Officer at the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), […]
Allister Mowbray, Chief Data and Analytics Officer: TTS, Rand Merchant Bank
Allister Mowbray began his career as a quantitative analyst, working on hedge fund reporting for a niche investment firm. He later joined a data science consultancy in Cape Town, where he spent several years building machine learning models while also developing his skills in team and project management. From there, he moved into banking, establishing […]
Bramley Maetsa, Digital Innovation Enablement Lead, Sasol
Bramley Maetsa brings over 20 years of experience in IT, with a career spanning consulting, software development, IT service management, and digital transformation across multiple geographies. He has led enterprise-wide digital operating models, digital toolchains, and modern ways of working that have transformed how organisations deliver value. In his current role as Digital Innovation Enablement […]
Nokuthula Marjorie Ngonyama, Group Chief Information Officer, PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa)
Nokuthula Marjorie Ngonyama’s career spans more than 25 years at the intersection of technology, business transformation, and leadership. Beginning in systems and finance, she built a foundation that enabled her to bridge technical expertise with commercial value. Over the years, she has led enterprise-scale ICT modernisation initiatives, ERP transformations, cloud migrations, and ticketing innovations, with […]
Nicole Harris, Chief Technology Officer, Massmart
Nicole Harris is a technology executive with over 21 years of experience in the retail industry and currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Massmart (Walmart Africa). Her career has been built on leading large-scale digital and technology transformations that simplify complex landscapes, unlock growth, and deliver meaningful business impact. She operates at the intersection […]
Mark Nasila, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, FNB Risk, First National Bank
Dr Mark Nasila is seen as a luminary in AI and data science and is the Chief Data and Analytics Officer at First National Bank Risk. He shares his expertise at the Singularity Group, specialising in AI, data science, and data strategies. He is also a leading member of the National Institute for Theoretical Physics […]
Patrick Kariuki, Deputy Director-Head Data Management Office, NCBA Bank
Patrick Kariuki’s career in data has been rooted in the financial services sector, beginning as a Business Intelligence Analyst and progressing to the role of Chief Data Officer at one of the largest banks in the region. His passion for data stems from a belief that information is the most powerful asset an organisation can […]
Sibusiso Ngubeni, Execution Head: Data and Analytics, CIB, Strategy Enablement, Standard Bank
Sibusiso Ngubeni is a visionary data and digital transformation leader with over 25 years of progressive experience spanning financial services, consulting, and public sector organisations. Currently serving as Executive Head of Data and Analytics for Standard Bank’s Corporate nd Investment Banking division, Sibusiso drives AI-ready data strategies, regulatory compliance, and innovation across 21 African countries. […]
Ashina Buddu, Global Head of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Anglo American
Ashina Buddu is a seasoned Process Engineer with a career spanning both technical leadership and general management within the mining industry. She thrives on analysing complex systems, identifying constraints, and unlocking performance through debottlenecking, whether through physical redesign, process optimisation, automation, or AI. Having spent a significant portion of her career in technical process management, […]