Mark Oyier

Mark Oyier

Director of IT | Safaricom

Mark Oyier is a highly respected technology leader and currently serves as Director of IT at Safaricom PLC, where he has been instrumental in driving large-scale digital transformation and enterprise technology innovation. With an impressive career built on continuous growth and leadership, Mark’s journey reflects a deep commitment to leveraging technology to deliver business impact, operational excellence, and customer-centric solutions. Over the years, he has grown through diverse leadership roles within the technology space, gaining extensive experience in IT strategy, systems transformation, digital infrastructure, and innovation management. His career progression is a testament to his ability to adapt, lead through change, and build high-performing technology environments in one of Africa’s leading technology and telecommunications organizations. Mark is widely recognized for his strategic vision, collaborative leadership style, and passion for developing future-ready digital ecosystems. Through his work, he continues to play a key role in shaping technology-driven transformation and enabling sustainable growth in an increasingly digital world. Today, he joins us to share insights from his leadership journey, the evolution of enterprise technology, and the future of digital transformation in Africa’s fast-changing innovation landscape.

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Keynote: The Collaborative CIO – Powering Cross-Industry Tech Alliances

Mark Oyier, Director of IT, Safaricom