Johannesburg, 7–03-2025 : The Cyber Security Summit proudly presents the 2025 Cyber50, celebrating 50 exceptional cybersecurity leaders who are shaping the future of Cyber security. This distinguished list recognizes pioneers across various sectors, including IT, cybersecurity, data protection, cloud security, and quantum computing. These individuals were selected through nominations, direct applications, in-depth research, and interviews for their dedication to driving transformative change in the cybersecurity landscape.
The Cyber50 honorees are:
Gloseije Jessy Bazolana – Head: IT National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)
Funwell Mwarazi – Director: IT Infrastructure GPAA (Government Pensions Administration Agency)
Brian Knott – CIO Calgro M3
Justin Williams – Executive: Group Information Security (Group CISO) MTN Group
Avhatakali Ranwedzi Munyai – Director Of Information Technology University of Johannesburg
Graeme te Brake – Chief Information Officer Eazi Access
Olabode Ogundele – Head of Information Security Vox Telecommunication (Pty) Ltd
Gert Botha – Chief Information Officer 3Sixty Health
Jenny Mohanlall – Senior Director: Information Technology Dhl International
José Soares – Director of IT The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts
Tandile Stuurman – Chief Information Officer Department of Public Service and Administration
Amit Tyagi – Head of Information Technology Jindal Africa
Ashok Rutthan – Vice President CyberSecurity and IT GRC Massmart
Yendesian Naidoo – Acting CISO | Group Head: Cyber Security Engineering Life Healthcare
Brian Bownass – Head of ICT Moolmans South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Hanli Grobler – CIO and CISO Finbond Mutual Bank
Thato Mafanti – Head Of Information Technology Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH)
Billy van Zyl – Head Of Information Technology FedEx
Seth Frimpong Manso – Chief Information Security Officer Access Bank Ghana
Sachin Surajbali – Group Chief Information Security Officer Liberty Holdings Limited
Dr. Harrison Nnaji – Group Chief Information Security Officer Firstbank Group & Its Subsidiaries
Jongikhaya Stuurman – Chief Information Officer PetroSA
Nicholaus Theofrastos – Head of Information Technology Dr Reddys Laboratories
Phila Ndarana – Chief Technology Officer Auditor-General of South Africa
Tsakani Dumezulu – Chief Information Officer Department of Basic Education
Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar – Group Chief Information Officer Council for Medical Schemes
Bellinah Masetla – Chief Information Officer Standard Bank (Insurance & Property)
Nomonde White-Ndlovu – Chief Information Officer Bidvest Bank
Mohammed Dawood – Chief Information Officer Bayport Financial Services
Rizwaan Gani – Global Head of Information Security Operations Investec
Mbusiswa Nyuswa – Chief Technology Officer Old Mutual iWYZE
Seaparo Phala – Chief Information Officer Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Siyabonga Mahlangu – Chief Information Officer Liberty Health
Faith Kotsedi – Chief Information Officer National Credit Regulator
Stephen Mark – Head of Information Security and Cyber Security Omnia Holdings
Gareth Sieberhagen – Head of IT in2food
Moosa Kotwal – Head of IT Anchor Capital (Pty) Ltd
Phumelela Mlangeni – Head of Information Technology Operations Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd
Ishaaq Jacobs – Chief Cyber Security Officer (CISO) Sasol
Lungile Mginqi – Group CIO Sasol
Gareth Hawkins – Group CISO Lesaka Technologies Inc
JOHN BOSCO ARENDS – Group Head Information and Network Technology Operations (Chairperson of the Chartered CIO Council) City of Johannesburg
Muhammad Ali Bhikhan – Chief Information Officer (CIO) – ABSA Regional Operations
Joost Pielage – CTO Quro Medical
Ritasha Kalidas – Director: IT Security, Risk and Governance & Digital Transformation Lead Tiger Brands
Dr.Vuma Magaqa – Head of ICT Governance Department of Health KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa.
Sithembile Songo – Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Group Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Sheldon Kisten – Head of Cyber Security Liberty Group South Africa
Nontsasa Ndlovu – Head: Digital and Technology HEINEKEN Beverages
Nkosekhaya Mfini – Interim Chief Information Officer FNB South Africa
Mahendra Beharie – Vice President of IT Sub Saharan Africa DHL Express
Yosheen Padayachee – Group Information Technology Director Tsebo Solutions Group
Tefo Moreki – CISO Airports Company South Africa
Janade Sewnarain – Head of IT Infrastructure BankservAfrica
Jevin Cassel – Chief Information Officer Balwin Properties
Shalin Naidoo – Chief Information and Technology Officer DRDGOLD
Theven Naicker – Head of IT Scania South Africa
Neil Govender – Head Of Information Technology Hyprop Investments Limited
Assaad Honein – Group Chief Information Officer MOTUS HOLDINGS LIMITED
Nomazwi Mhloma – Deputy Chief Information Officer eThekwini Municipality
Sindisiwe Nhlapho Dlamini Moloi – CIO Transnet Engineering
Gona Rajoo – Chief Information Officer Peermont Global
Galeboe Mogotsi – Chief Information Security Officer University of the Witwatersrand
Zakiyya C – Head of Cyber, Risk & Governance & ICT PMO Mpact Limited
Pralin Naidoo – Director, Data Governance Pernod Ricard
These honorees are united by their passion for driving innovation and enhancing Cyber security.
Their work continues to define the future of cybersecurity across industries worldwide.
