Africa Tech Festival has announced the esteemed members of its Leadership Council for 2025. Comprising influential leaders from across Africa’s technology, business, and investment sectors, the Leadership Council will play a pivotal role in shaping the festival’s agenda, ensuring it remains at the forefront of industry trends, policy discussions, and digital transformation.
The Africa Tech Festival 2025 Leadership Council comprises of:
Brelotte Ba, Deputy CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, Orange
Antoinette Kwofie, Chief Financial Officer, MTN Ghana
Bunmi Adeleye, Chief Strategy Officer, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria (Shoprite Nigeria)
Charles Murito, Regional Director, Government Affairs & Public Affairs, Sub-Saharan Africa, Google
Dido wa Kalonji, Chief Information Officer, First National Bank – Eswatini
Faith Burn, Chief Information Officer, Eskom
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and Chairman, APO Group
Nina Triantis, Global Head Telecoms, Media and Technology, Client Coverage, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank
Nomsa Chabeli, Group CEO, SABC
Mary Mahuma, Chief Information Officer, Southern Africa, Philip Morris
Philip Besiimire, CEO, Vodacom Tanzania
President Ntuli, Managing Director, South Africa, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Ravi Bhat, Chief Technology and Solutions Officer, Microsoft Africa
Ayanda Peta, Chief Information Security Officer, African Rainbow Minerals
Richard Cazalet, Executive: Strategy and Transformation, Telkom SA
Shamiela Letsoalo, Director: Public Affairs, Naspers Limited
Bringing together a wealth of expertise, the Leadership Council will provide strategic guidance to ensure Africa Tech Festival continues to address the most pressing issues and opportunities within Africa’s digital economy. Their insights will help drive meaningful discussions on connectivity, AI, fintech, cybersecurity, cloud, and the future of digital infrastructure across Africa.
“Africa Tech Festival serves as a platform for connection, collaboration, and innovation across the continent,” said James Williams, Event Director of Africa Tech Festival. “With the guidance of our Leadership Council, we will continue to curate an event that drives impactful conversations, supports industry growth, and fosters Africa’s position as a global technology leader.”
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