Lazola Ndamase

Lazola Ndamase currently serves as the Group Executive Head of Big Data, AI/ML & Cloud Technology at Vodacom, a position held since September 2024. Lazola is also a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society and a Global Advisory Board Member at Corinium Global Intelligence. Previously, Lazola held the role of Head of Data Enablement, Analytics and Innovation at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking and was the Head of Data, Insights & BI/MI at Absa Group. With a strong background in BI and analytics, Lazola has contributed to various organizations including FirstRand Group and JSE in senior analytical roles. Lazola's education includes an MBA from Wits Business School, a Professional Certificate in Digital Transformation from GIBS Business School, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology Management from MANCOSA.