Jacques Barkhuizen

Jacques Barkhuizen is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Group Chief Information Officer at Airtel Africa and as a Non-Executive Director at Smartcash PSB, Jacques has previously held significant positions such as CIO South Africa at Vodacom and CIO for Digital at Absa Group. With a career spanning over two decades, Jacques has demonstrated expertise in managing technology across multiple channels, overseeing IT operations and infrastructure in diverse sectors, including telecommunications and digital banking. Educational credentials include participation in the Annual CTO Round Table at Stanford University and a background in various technical disciplines from Port Elizabeth Technicon and Microsoft training programs.