Vukosi Sambo is a global, multi-award-winning executive and thought leader specialising in Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, and Technology Management. With over 16 years of experience, he has led the implementation of technology and data strategies that deliver measurable return on investment from information assets, driving both digital and business transformation outcomes.
He currently serves as Group Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer for PHA, STM Healthcare, and Marara Group. Beyond his executive roles, Vukosi contributes to the wider data and technology community as an Advisory Board Member, Associate Educator for the Oxford University Executive AI Programme, Gartner Peer Ambassador, Enterprise Big Data Ambassador, mentor, and frequent keynote speaker at global leadership conferences.
His achievements have been recognised through multiple international honours. Vukosi is widely respected for his ability to bridge strategic vision with technical execution, ensuring data and technology deliver tangible enterprise value.
DataIQ asked: “How do you see the role of the data leader evolving over the next 12-24 months?”
“There will be increased pressure to balance ROI delivery with the re-architecture of data and technology landscape to establish a more horizontal agentic intelligence orchestration. This will require new data platforms that still inhibit best practice data management standards.”