Dr Sylvia Sathekge is a distinguished leader with over two decades of experience in Business and ICT across diverse sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, tax, audit, mining, aviation, utilities and public services. She has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering technology-enabled business transformations. As a Chartered CIO and Professionally Certified CIO, Dr Sathekge has successfully led IT strategies, enhanced cyber security measures and managed large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and regulatory standards.

An industry-recognised leader, Dr Sathekge has been honoured as a World CIO 200 Legend 2025, Top 200 World CIO 2024, Top 50 Digital Leader in 2023 and 2024, 100 influential Women in Tech 2024, a finalist for Women Leader of the Year in 2024, a recipient of the World 200 CIO Award in 2024 and a nominee for CIO-SA CIO of the Year in 2024. Her expertise in digital transformation, project management and stakeholder engagement has consistently resulted in improved operational efficiency and business value. Dr Sathekge holds advanced degrees in technology management, business leadership and a doctorate in business administration, underscoring her commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence. She is also a Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Dr. Sathekge has worked for companies with an international presence where she has successfully led teams across multiple countries, bringing a global perspective to her roles. She is often invited to give guest lectures and thought leadership talks on digital transformation and women in tech leadership, sharing her insights and inspiring the next generation of leaders.