Dr Ntsako Baloyi

Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lead within the technology business at Accenture, Africa

Dr Ntsako Baloyi is a Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lead within the technology business at Accenture, Africa and has over 13 years of information technology experience covering telecommunications, financial services, information technology and academic institutions. He oversees the delivery and operational functions pertaining to data and AI across various clients and technologies within the African region and has worked on projects on an international scale.
He is recognised as an exemplary figure in this field, distinguished by his technical, legal, business and academic aptitude. Dr Baloyi enjoys establishing and nurturing teams while exploring new technological advancements. He is also an admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
Dr Baloyi has been honoured with several awards and certificates of excellence from the industry, academia and non-profit organisations (NGOs).
In the academic arena, he serves as a researcher and part-time senior lecturer in computer science at a South African university.
His leadership experience extends across public and private spheres, with roles in local, provincial and national structures of NGOs.
Dr Baloyi is dedicated to developing people and fostering a high-performance, people-oriented culture, advocating for a well-balanced work-life. He also has a personal interest in ultramarathon running.