Stafford has lived and thrived in a world of disruption for more than 25 years, having been closely involved in such pre-eminent ICT companies as Telkom, Dimension Data, Novell and Google. His passion for technology led to him being appointed to senior executive positions at Novell USA (based in Utah for 7 years) and thereafter at Novell South Africa.

Highlights:

• Extensive career in the IT and digital innovation sectors, including leadership roles at global companies like Google, Novell, and Dimension Data.
• Led Google’s initiatives in South Africa, playing a key role in the introduction of new technologies and services across the region.
• A renowned expert on digital disruption, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the future of work.
• Engages diverse audiences with thought-provoking presentations on technology, business innovation, and the ethical use of technology.

Formats: Keynote (45–60m), Executive Briefing, Strategy Workshop, Panel, Virtual Masterclass

Audience: Leadership teams (25–150); Conference keynotes (200–2,000)

Outcomes:

1. Identify 3 near-term tech signals that matter to your business.
2. Build a 90-day experiment roadmap to test opportunities.
3. Align leadership on priority bets and resourcing