Artificial Intelligence . Innovation

Based: Cape Town

Kieno Kammies is a South African serial entrepreneur, innovation executive, broadcaster and business leader with more than two decades of experience spanning media, entrepreneurship, technology, investment and innovation.

A respected former radio broadcaster, Kieno built a strong reputation for insightful conversations around business, entrepreneurship and the issues shaping South Africa. His media experience has evolved into a career focused on developing entrepreneurial ecosystems and connecting capital, community and technology to drive sustainable economic growth.

Kieno is currently Managing Director of CDI Capital and Co-Founder of Innovation City Cape Town, TechBridge Connect and InnovateGlobal in Ireland. He also serves on the boards of TSIBA Business School and Business Ireland South Africa – Western Cape, extending his work across entrepreneurship, education, investment and international business development.

As an MC, moderator and facilitator, Kieno combines the instincts of an experienced broadcaster with first-hand business and entrepreneurial expertise. He is particularly effective at facilitating intelligent conversations around innovation, AI and technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, investment, economic development and the future of Africa.

Engaging, articulate and commercially astute, Kieno is an excellent choice for corporate conferences, leadership forums, innovation and technology summits, panel discussions and executive conversations, bringing substance, curiosity and a distinctly African perspective to the stage.