Menzi Sithole is the Chief Data and Information Officer for Africa, the Middle East and Latin America at Unilever, where he leads the organisation’s digital, data and technology agenda across diverse and rapidly evolving markets. With a career spanning over 15 years, Menzi brings deep experience in IT strategy, business analysis, project management, and enterprise systems to one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies.
Menzi began his career in 2008 with SAP as a Partner Manager, before joining UCS as a Service Manager in 2009. He later spent six years with British American Tobacco, where he built a strong foundation in technology operations within the FMCG and tobacco industries. In 2019, Menzi joined Unilever as IT Manager, rising through the ranks to become IT Director for Unilever Africa in 2022, and subsequently stepping into his current regional leadership role.
An accomplished and forward-looking technology leader, Menzi is recognised for his ability to align IT operations with business strategy, driving efficiency, innovation, and value creation at scale. Known for his collaborative approach and strong business acumen, Menzi continues to shape how technology and data enable sustainable growth and operational excellence across Unilever’s global footprint.