The AO Group leadership team is accountable for delivering the group's strategy and execution across our specialist companies.
AO Group brings together leadership experience across technology, financial services, commercial strategy, people, finance, delivery, creative services and African markets. Our senior team combines strategic thinking with practical execution, helping clients move from complex challenges to secure, scalable and commercially sound outcomes.
Group CEO — Chief Executive Officer
Pieter leads AO Group's strategy, growth and client partnerships. With more than a decade of experience across technology, banking, insurance and African markets, he focuses on understanding difficult business problems and assembling the right people, platforms and partnerships to deliver practical, scalable outcomes.
Group CTO — Chief Technology Officer
Louis leads AO Group's technology strategy, architecture and engineering direction. His experience includes building and operating large-scale enterprise infrastructure and guiding complex technology transformation. He helps clients turn demanding requirements into secure, scalable platforms designed for long-term performance, resilience and maintainability.
Group CCO — Chief Corporate Officer
Elize leads AO Group's commercial strategy and client engagement, combining commercial leadership with deep experience in people, compliance and organisational operations. Her background gives her a practical understanding of governance, high-performing teams and customer trust—helping AO build lasting relationships and deliver responsibly as the group grows.
Finance
Nathan supports AO Group's financial leadership, planning and commercial governance. His focus on financial discipline, reporting and operational visibility helps the group make informed decisions, manage growth responsibly and structure client engagements on clear, sustainable commercial foundations.
Delivery Manager
Etienne leads delivery coordination across AO Group's programmes, connecting clients, project teams and operational priorities. His focus is on clear planning, accountable execution and consistent communication, helping complex initiatives move from agreed scope to dependable delivery.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Devone specialises in talent acquisition across AO Group, connecting internal teams and clients with the specialist professionals needed to deliver complex work. She brings a structured, people-focused approach to sourcing, evaluating and coordinating talent, helping AO build capable teams while creating a professional experience for candidates and stakeholders.
Lead Creative
Mark leads creative direction across AO Group, translating complex technology and business propositions into clear, compelling brand experiences. His expertise spans creative strategy, visual storytelling and digital content, helping AO and its clients communicate ideas with clarity, consistency and impact.
Senior DevOps Engineer & Product Owner
Theodorico, known to the team as Antonio, bridges product ownership with DevOps and infrastructure delivery. He helps translate business needs into prioritised product outcomes while strengthening automation, deployment reliability and operational readiness—supporting secure, repeatable delivery from development through to production.
Country Manager — Kenya
Hussein leads AO Group's presence in Kenya, building local relationships and supporting growth across East Africa. His experience spans technology, digital services, payments, platforms and value-added services, helping connect regional market needs with AO's broader delivery capabilities and partner ecosystem.
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