CIO-Level Leadership, Right-Sized for Your Organisation

Every organisation needs executive-level technology guidance. We provide flexible, seasoned leadership to navigate digital transformation, govern technology strategy, and bridge the gap between business and IT.

Our Approach

We bring three decades of Group CIO and board-level experience to organisations across Africa—flexibly, strategically, and tailored to your specific needs. Whether you need part-time executive oversight, board-level technology guidance, or capability building for your leadership team, we provide the expertise to navigate transformation at the highest level.

Executive Leadership Services

Fractional CIO We provide executive strategy, governance, and oversight at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. You get decision-making authority, strategic partnership that bridges business and technology, and CIO-level firepower—without the commitment of a permanent executive. Right-sized for your organisation.

Advisory & Board Membership At the highest level, technology decisions are business decisions. We bring seasoned governance and leadership experience, a technology-first lens to boardroom strategy, and guidance for growth, stability, and innovation. Leadership that drives transformation from the top down.

CIO Masterclass Strong partnerships between business executives and technology leaders are rare. We close that gap. We equip senior leaders with frameworks to understand and engage with IT, build a shared language between business and the CIO function, and ensure technology investments align directly with business growth. Executives empowered to lead technology-driven strategy with confidence.

Meet the Founder

Dr. Slabbert has led technology transformation across 12 banks in 11 African countries. He has served as Group CIO for diversified financial services groups, turned around failing IT functions and built innovation ecosystems from the ground up.

We don't bring theories. We bring three decades of proven execution.

  • “Dr Slabbert himself comes with extensive and invaluable experience across the technology and business operations domains, along top-tier leadership. Many organisations stand to benefit materially from ESA's transformational insights, recommendations, and models."

    —Ebo Richardsons

    MD, G-Money Financial Services