Loyiso Tyira

Loyiso Tyira, a seasoned professional and industry leader in Information Technology and his professional achievements underline his commitment to excellence and innovation in the field. With roots in computer science from the University of Cape Town, Loyiso further expanded his expertise with Management certificates MDP from UNISA Business School and PME from GIBS, in addition to industry-recognised credentials such as the Cisco CCNA and ITIL certifications. Loyiso was also awarded Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Digital Business) from the Wits Business School. He has been offered and accepted to enroll for an MPhil in Inclusive Innovation from the University of Cape Town Graduate Business School.

As a member of both IODSA and ITCP(SA), Loyiso has earned the ITCP(SA) designation and is progressing towards a Certified Director designation with IODSA. His professional journey spans two decades in the IT sector, beginning in 2002 and encompassing roles from IT Administration to Senior IM Manager at renowned organisations including Business Connexion and Anglo American Platinum. In 2015, he embraced entrepreneurship, founding Future Business Consulting and taking a pivotal role in the ICT SMME Chamber, driving inclusivity within South Africa's ICT economy.

In addition to his business endeavours, Loyiso actively shapes industry standards as the founding member and Chairperson of SAMDDRA, an organisation dedicated to maximising South African benefits from the mobile device industry. His governance roles extend to non-executive directorships with MICT Seta and Broadband Infraco, where he chaired vital committee’s instrumental in steering technology, innovation and knowledge management. Loyiso has also recently been appointed as the Chairperson of the board of the Technology and Innovation Agency (TIA) after servicing six months as a board member and as a counselor at the B-BBEE ICT Sector council. Loyiso was also appointed as the Chairperson of the Trade and Markert Access Task force of the SU20, a G20 engagement group under the South African Presidency.

For his dedication to governance, innovation, and leadership, Loyiso's credentials and ongoing contributions resonate profoundly within the realms of IT and cooperate governance in South Africa. To this effect Loyiso was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the EPF Tech Awards, hosted by the Empire Foundation and the Department of Science and Innovation. This award acknowledged his significant contributions, particularly in the area of digital inclusion.