Group Director – Digital Transformation & Business Technology
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Transformation
Develop and execute the Group Digital Transformation strategy.
Enable business transformation through technology, automation and data.
Partner with business leaders to improve processes, operational visibility and decision-making.
Lead transformation initiatives where technology is the primary driver of change.
- Business Technology
Lead the strategy, governance and continuous improvement of:
ERPNext
Aqua Digital Ecosystem
Snowflake
Power BI
Microsoft 365
Future enterprise platforms
- Aqua Digital Ecosystem
Develop and govern the Group’s Aqua Digital Ecosystem supporting the full aquaculture value chain.
Key focus areas include:
Biomass management Kenya, Rwanda, Netherlands
Stocking
Feeding and FCR
Survival monitoring
Harvest planning
Production forecasting
Operational intelligence
Smart farming technologies
- Data, Analytics & AI
Establish a trusted Group-wide single source of truth.
Define KPI governance and reporting standards.
Expand advanced analytics and business intelligence.
Lead practical adoption of AI, automation and operational intelligence.
- ICT, Cybersecurity & Technology Governance
Lead the Group’s ICT, cybersecurity and technology governance capabilities through the Group ICT & Security Lead.
Provide overall accountability for:
Technology governance
Cybersecurity strategy
Technology risk
Data governance
Software licensing
Business continuity
Disaster recovery
Technology investment governance
- Leadership
Build and lead a multidisciplinary function covering:
Enterprise Systems
Aqua Digital Ecosystem
Data & Analytics Kenya, Rwanda, Netherlands
ICT & Cybersecurity
Business Intelligence
Transformation & Innovation
Develop a high-performing team and build strong partnerships across Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance
and Country Leadership.
Success Measures:
Within the first 24 months the successful candidate will:
Strengthen ERPNext governance and adoption.
Deliver a trusted Group-wide reporting environment.
Reduce spreadsheet dependency.
Successfully establish the Aqua Digital Ecosystem.
Improve biological and operational data quality.
Deliver measurable AI and automation use cases.
Strengthen cybersecurity and technology governance.
Improve operational visibility and decision-making.
Build scalable digital capabilities supporting future expansion.
Qualifications and Requirements:
10+ years’ experience in digital transformation, business technology, enterprise systems, or a related field, with significant experience in operationally intensive environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, operational approach.
Strong understanding of operational environments and business needs.
Proven ability to translate business challenges into practical digital solutions.
Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation in operationally intensive industries.
Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.