Global CIO Hosts Online Panel on IT Talent in Africa
The expert panel featured speakers from leading global and African companies:
- Natalia Domashenko, CEO, NGRS | Global IT Hiring (Moderator)
- Siveen Laryan, Vice President, nCino
- Duke Mathebula, Recruitment Manager, TymeBank
- Lewis Aguh, Engineering Lead, Interswitch Group
- Terrence Naidoo, Solutions Architecture Leader – Sub-Saharan Africa, AWS
- Deon Wolf, Technical Operations Manager, AWS
- Current trends and skills gaps in African IT recruitment
- Branding, flexibility, and inclusion as tools to attract and retain top talent
- Navigating legal, cultural, and operational barriers to remote hiring
- The growing role of AI and digital tools in recruitment processes
- Experts also shared their perspectives on the impact of global trends on local labor markets, the challenges of brain drain, and strategies to strengthen Africa’s competitiveness in IT talent.
This event builds on Global CIO’s previous regional discussions focused on IT talent in MENA, Latin America, and Central Asia, helping bring together diverse perspectives on global and local hiring strategies. The shortage of skilled IT professionals remains a major concern for tech leaders worldwide. The Global CIO community is committed to continuing this dialogue, researching best practices, and creating spaces for knowledge sharing. Stay tuned for our upcoming events!
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