
Vukosi Sambo
I am a global multi-award-winning executive, change agent, strategist & thought leader- specializing in AI, Data Science, Data... | City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Vukosi Sambo’s Location City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Vukosi Sambo’s Expertise I am a global multi-award-winning executive, change agent, strategist & thought leader- specializing in AI, Data Science, Data Strategy, Data Management, Monetisation, Technology Management (Digital, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IT Governance, IT Ops, Architecture), Risk Management, and Operations Management. I lead implementation of data & technology strategies to ensure ROI from information assets for digital & business transformation outcomes and value. I serve as a Data, AI & Technology Executive, Advisory Board Member, Oxford University Executive AI Programme Associate Educator, Member of the SA National AI Strategy Recommendation Forum under NACI (National Advisory Council on Innovation), Gartner Peer Ambassador (Data and Analytics Community), Enterprise Big Data Ambassador, mentor, keynote speaker and moderator at data & technology leadership conferences. I am qualified/ certified in Economic Science, Business Administration, Risk Management, Data Management, AI, Cloud Computing, Digital, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Leadership, Serving on board, and Lean Six Sigma. Some of my notable professional achievements include: • 2024 Global Top 100 CDataO Winner (Hottopics.ht in association with Tealium) • 2024 SA Innovation Leader of the year: runner-up (Future Leadership Forum) • 2024 Q1 Gartner Data & Analytics Ambassador of the quarter • 2024 Shaping our Future Award (AfroCentric Group Awards) • 2023 Global Top 40 Under Forty Data Leaders (CDO magazine in association MIT CDOIQ) • 2023 Young Achiever Award Finalist (Board of Healthcare Funders) • 2023 Most Innovative use of Data & AI (Corinium Global Intelligence) • 2023 Data Analytics Leader of the year: runner-up (Corinium Global Intelligence) • 2022 Global Top 40 Under Forty Data Leaders (CDO magazine in association MIT CDOIQ) • 2022 Global CX Innovation Award Winner (NICE Cx for Medscheme) • 2022 Judge for Global Business of Data Awards (Corinium Global Intelligence) • 2022 Judge for Global Top 100 Data Activators (Hottopics.ht in association with WANDISCO) • 2022 & 2021 Enablement of the year (AfroCentric Group Awards) • 2021 Member of South Africa’s Future Leaders Forum Season 5 (Future Leadership Forum) • 2020 Global Top 100 Data Visionary (Hottopics.ht in association with TRUATA) • 2013 Star Award Winner for Outstanding Leader (Discovery) • 2011 Top Analyst & Planner (Discovery) • 50+ speaking engagements I am a 4x Comrades Marathon, 4x Irene Ultra Marathon, Two Oceans Marathon, Cape Town Marathon, and Soweto Marathon finisher.
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Sambo’s Prior Industry
Discovery
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Nielsen
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The South African Breweries
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Kaelo
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Afrocentric
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Hottopics
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Vigitrust
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Corinium Global Intelligence
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Itnewsafrica Com
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Cdo Magazine
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Eventful People
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Gartner
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Member
Mon Apr 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Gartner
Gartner Peer Ambassador (Data and Analytics Community)
Fri Dec 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Eventful People
Advisory Board Member
Thu Jun 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Cdo Magazine
Global Editorial Board
Mon May 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Itnewsafrica Com
Advisory Board Member- Healthcare Innovation & Digital Retail
Thu Dec 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Feb 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Afrocentric
Executive- Head of Data Insights & AI
Tue Feb 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Corinium Global Intelligence
Business of Data Global Advisory Board Member
Tue Feb 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Vigitrust
VigiTrust Chartered Advisor & Global Advisory Board Member
Wed Sep 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Hottopics
Global Advisory Board Member
Sat May 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Afrocentric
Head Of Data Solutions- Medscheme
Tue Dec 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jan 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kaelo
Chief Data Officer
Mon Oct 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Nov 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Discovery
Business Engineer- Discovery Bank
Thu Jun 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Sep 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The South African Breweries
Advanced Analytics Lead, Forecast & Trends Specialist- Strategic Insights
Tue Sep 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Mar 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Nielsen
Lead: Subsahara Africa- Statistical Operations
Tue Jul 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Aug 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Discovery
Associate Specialist- Analytics & Strategic Ops: The Service Lab & IBS
Tue Nov 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jul 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Discovery
Member of Employment Equity Consultative Forum (EECF)
Sat May 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jul 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Discovery
Strategic Projects Analyst & Resource Planner
Fri Jan 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Oct 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)