Stelios Vakis is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the banking and finance sector, currently serving as the Chief Information Officer for Nedbank Africa Regions since June 2012. Stellios has held various leadership roles, including Executive: Digital and Digital Executive: Retail and Business Banking, where responsibilities encompass driving retail and business banking strategy, managing digital initiatives, and ensuring achievement of core targets related to sales and customer satisfaction. Prior to Nedbank, Stelios held senior positions at Absa, leading change and transformation initiatives in self-service channels and contact centres, as well as facilitating the integration of retail banking functions. Stelios holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from the University of West London, and completed executive education programs at prestigious institutions such as Wharton, Duke, and INSEAD, underscoring a strong foundation in leadership, strategy, and digital innovation.