Steven V.

About

Transformational IT Executive with an established record of leading intricate digital transformations across various educational and industrial sectors in Africa, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. Expertise in integrating emerging technologies, optimizing operations through automation, and fostering innovation in security, governance, data management, and customer experience. Recognised for effectively translating strategic objectives into quantifiable business results.

Experience

• ADvTECH Group (Full-time · 19 yrs 11 mos)
  • Information Officer
    Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

    Embedding the target operating model for the privacy office for the ADvTECH Group to drive a privacy culture

  • Group Chief Information Officer
    Aug 2006 - Mar 2026 · 19 yrs 8 mos

  • Digital Marketing Lead
    Jan 2018 - Jul 2025 · 7 yrs 7 mos

    • Oversaw the establishment of the Digital Marketing Centre of Excellence for ADvTECH. • Embedded a unified operating model across multiple brands to enhance digital marketing strategies. • Fostered innovation and best practices within the digital marketing landscape.

• Murray & Roberts (Full-time · 9 yrs 6 mos)
  • Group IT Manager
    Apr 2004 - Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Repositioning the value of IT across the 33 operating entities within the group

  • IT Manager
    Jun 2001 - Mar 2004 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • IT Manager
    Mar 2001 - May 2001 · 3 mos

• Financial Manager Trainee at Cargo Motors
  Jan 1996 - Feb 1997 · 1 yr 2 mos