Patricia Maqetuka is the Chief Data Officer at Nedbank, where she leads the bank’s enterprise data strategy, governance, and innovation agenda. With a distinguished career spanning technology, analytics, and financial services, she is recognised for her ability to align data and digital transformation with strategic business outcomes.
An experienced executive with deep expertise in analytical strategy, information technology, project portfolio management, managerial finance, and systems analysis, Patricia has held leadership roles that bridge the technical and commercial dimensions of data-driven organisations.
Patricia holds a Master’s Degree in Technical Cybernetics and Automation from Technische Universität Dresden, a qualification that reflects her strong foundation in engineering and applied intelligence. Her technical background has underpinned a career marked by analytical rigour, innovation, and strategic foresight.
Before joining Nedbank, Patricia was recognised among IBM’s Top 40 Women Business Pioneers in AI, highlighting her influence and leadership in advancing artificial intelligence and data innovation across Africa’s business landscape.