Faith Burn is a visionary leader whose career spans multiple industries—Energy, Utilities, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Aviation, Aerospace, Construction, Education, Mining, and more. She has navigated the complexities of both the private and public sectors, serving currently as the Chief Technology and Operations Officer at the an agricultural banking organisation. From 2020 to 2025 as Chief Information Officer of a multi-billion-rand public sector organization, and for over 15 years before that holding executive leadership positions across Africa, including multiple Group CIO roles at multinational corporations.

Her journey is marked not just by her technical and strategic expertise, but by a deep commitment to the principles that should guide our digital future. With an MSc in Mathematics, an MBL, and certifications in Internal Auditing, Project Management, Business Continuity, and Computer Science, Faith has built a reputation for marrying analytical precision with visionary thinking. Her leadership has been recognized through numerous awards, including Public Sector CIO of the Year 2023 by CIO South Africa.