Andy Wilson

Lead Partner, Digital Co-X Vodacom Business Vodacom

Andy currently leads the Digital Co-X Team at Vodacom Business, bringing the power of the entire Vodacom ecosystem to drive the digital transformation journeys of its enterprise customers.

Prior to that, Andy led the Digital Transformation, Financial Services Technology Consulting, and Experience Consulting businesses for PwC Africa. His deep understanding of the critical link between established and emerging disruptive technologies, human beings, strategic agility methodologies and the shaping of business strategies, enables him to deliver significant value and differentiated experiences for his clients.

He began his career in the engineering field, subsequently working in management consulting, software sectors and in industry. Roles ranged from strategy to execution, and he has developed  a reputation of consistently delivering innovation and getting the right things done.

He has led large teams of high achievers globally, across many diverse geographies and cultures which has given him unique insights into a wide range of industries. His primary experience however, lies in the Financial Services industry.

Prior to PwC, he led the delivery of a Group Digital Strategy at Standard Bank Group. This included the design, development and delivery of digital platforms, smart apps and web offerings in the consumer and enterprise space. This gave him significant experience in setting up greenfields digital product businesses within a large enterprise, building technology platforms, using Devops methodologies, analytics, as well as transitioning to an agile organisation. He founded a Digital Academy at Standard Bank which specifically focused on building digital skills in Africa.

Before this, he also spent six years at SAP leading an international team of professionals pioneering the critical discipline of Value Management in the EMEA region


Agenda Sessions

Technology Adoption and the Mining Community: Friend or Foe?

- AI, automation, and big data can help mining firms limit damage to the environment, improve working conditions, reduce operating costs, and boost productivity.

- However, for much of the African mining industry the mention of “4IR” is synonymous with workforce reduction and lack of employment opportunities.

- How can the African mining sector shift the needle on widespread preconceptions and what are the broadening opportunities for technology adoption in the supply chain

Tuesday 07 February 15:45 - 16:30 Roof Terrace

Sustainable Development Day

Add to calendar 02/07/2023 15:45 02/07/2023 16:30 Technology Adoption and the Mining Community: Friend or Foe? - AI, automation, and big data can help mining firms limit damage to the environment, improve working conditions, reduce operating costs, and boost productivity.

- However, for much of the African mining industry the mention of “4IR” is synonymous with workforce reduction and lack of employment opportunities.

- How can the African mining sector shift the needle on widespread preconceptions and what are the broadening opportunities for technology adoption in the supply chain
Roof Terrace Europe/London

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