Johannesburg, 11–03–2025 : The Digital Transformation Summit, UAE, is proud to announce the 2025 list of distinguished tech leaders, selected through a comprehensive process involving nominations, applications, interviews, data analysis, and research. These visionary individuals are committed to driving innovation across digital transformation, AI, augmented reality, blockchain, and quantum computing. Their dedication to progress and transformation sets them apart as leaders in the tech industry.
The 2025 DT50 Awardees include:
Zahed Siddiqui – Chief Information Officer (CIO), Melcom Group
Dr. Harrison Nnaji – Group Chief Information Security Officer, FirstBank Group
Innocent Gumede – Chief Information Officer, FNB South Africa
Renaldo Jack – Group CISO, Globeleq
Tandile Stuurman – Government IT Officer/CIO, Department of Public Service and Administration
Seth Frimpong-Manso – CISO, Access Bank Ghana
Muhammad Ali Bhikhan – CIO, Absa Group, Johannesburg
Raymond Tsongorera – Head of IT, Hollard Group Risk
Nades Kandan – Cyber Information Security Officer, South African Reserve Bank, Johannesburg
Dr. Makaziwe Makamba – Director-Digital Transformation, Department of National School of Government
Ms. Celia Mantshiyane – Group CISO, FirstRand Bank Limited
Nkosenhle Ngongoma – IT Director, City Lodge Hotels
Helene Bezuidenhout – Deputy Director: ICT Information Security, Government Pensions Administration Agency
Phila Ndarana – Chief Technology Officer, Auditor General of South Africa
Camiel Govinsammy – Head of Cyber Security Advisory, Sasol
Dido Wa Kalonji – Chief Information Officer, First National Bank
Chelma Sliep – IT Director infrastructure and operations, University of Johannesburg
Galeboe Mogotsi – Chief Information Security Officer, Wits University
Pieter Steyn – Chief Information and Technology Officer, Luxaviation Group
Wilma Crosson – CIO, Volkswagen Financial Services – South Africa
Dr. Vuma Magaqa – Head of ICT Governance, Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa
Faith Nokuthula Ndala – Head of Technology Digital Solutions, Standard Bank South Africa
Luyanda Ndlovu – Chief Information Officer, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies South Africa
Billy van Zyl – Head of Information Technology, FedEx Sub Saharan Africa
Nirvani Dhevcharran – CTO: Platforms and Operations, TFG (The Foschini Group)
Louise van der Bank – CIO, AfriSam
Moloko Monyepao – Chief Information Officer (CIO), City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Wayne Hempel – Head of Technology, Innovation and Systems, Minopex
Lackson Mondo – Head Information and Communications Technology, Premier Service Medical Aid Society
Craig Rolando Meyer – Director: Special Projects and Innovation, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
Dr. Nomathamsanqa (Thami) Batyashe – Head of ICT & Knowledge Management, South African Bureau of Standards
Lwando Shode – Head of IT Operations, Bidtravel
Johannes Makinta Sengwane – Head IT Governance, Information Security and Compliance, South African Airways
Avin Poran – Group Head of IT Operations, PSG Financial Services
Mr. Imraan Khan – Chief Information Officer, Sol Plaatje University
Carlo Budree – Senior Director, Commercial IT, Digital & Innovation: Middle East Africa, Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Nicole Harris –Interim Chief Technology Officer, Massmart
Jenny Mohanlall – Senior Director: Information Technology, DHL Express International
Mervin Naidoo – IT Director, City Logistics
Sicelo Njeje – Head of ICT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, Transnet National Ports Authority
Dewald Badenhorst – CTO: IT Infrastructure Operations and Shared Platforms, Old Mutual Insure
Mandi Scott – CIO Digital And E-Commerce Group, Standard Bank Group
Nontsasa Ndlovu – Head: Digital & Technology (HBI), Heineken
Fikile Mekgoe – Head of Technology: Delivery & Testing, Bidvest Bank
John Mukomana – Head: IT Governance & Reporting, National Health Laboratory Services
Gloseije Jessy Bazolana – Head: IT, National Institute For Communicable Diseases
Nobantu Nene – Head: IT Service Management, Development Bank of Southern Africa
Clinton Govender – IT Director Sub Saharan Africa, Accor
Mohammed Dawood – Chief Information Officer, Bayport Financial Services
Olabode Ogundele – Head, Information Security, Vox Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd
Jaybalan Goonahsylin – Chief Information Officer, iMasFinance
Nthabiseng Mosupye – Chief Technology Information Officer, Rand Water Group
Eugene Moodley – Head of Technology , Sanlam Collective Investments
Simon Nare – Group Chief Information Security Officer, AECI
Tumelo Zwane – Chief Information Officer, Special Investigating Unit
Faith Burn – CIO, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Ashley Singh – Chief Information Officer, Sanlam
Venisha Nayagar – Group Chief Information Security Officer, Life Healthcare Group
Duke Mathebula – Chief Information Officer, Trident Steel Africa
Arun Krishnamoorthy – Chief Information Officer, Absa Group, Johannesburg
Pralin Naidoo – Director, Data Governance, Pernod Ricard South Africa
Sharl V – Head of Information Technology Solutions and Innovation, PNA Stationers
Sihle Mthiyane – Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd
Karin Hone – Group Chief Information Security and Risk Officer, Barloworld.
The 2025 DT50 Awardees represent a dynamic group of leaders driving innovation and excellence across the digital transformation landscape. Their dedication shapes the future of technology.
The 2025 DT50 Awardees represent a dynamic group of leaders driving innovation and excellence across the digital transformation landscape. Their dedication shapes the future of technology.
