CIO Africa By dx⁵ Expands South Africa Footprint

CIO Africa by dx⁵ has announced a two-pronged expansion of its South Africa operations, combining new senior appointments with a strategic local partnership to deepen its market presence and enhance service delivery to South African IT leaders. To support these new roles and accelerate local market penetration, it has formed a strategic partnership with Hypenica, a South African media company.

Dominique Haynes joins the team as Sales Manager. She leads sponsorships, partnerships, and advertising across CIO Africa by dx⁵’s South Africa portfolio. She connects brands with the CIO community through flagship events, custom executive roundtables, content and research programmes, and digital placements. Her focus is on account growth, value delivery, and measurable results for partners across South, East, and West Africa.

Also joining the team is Sandra Munangwa, Events & Community Manager, who will spearhead events and community initiatives in South Africa, building strong connections among CIOs and IT leaders while curating experiences that facilitate peer learning and collaboration.

“South Africa is a critical market for us, and by bringing on board exceptional talent, we are deepening our ability to serve clients while creating meaningful connections across regions,” said Harry Hare, Chairman, CIO Africa by dx⁵. “This expansion ensures that South African CIOs can fully participate in, and benefit from, the broader pan-African technology leadership community.”

Under this partnership, Hypenica will provide local administrative and marketing support, allowing CIO Africa’s team to focus on building relationships within the South African CIO community..

“With over two decades in eventing and media, Hypenica is delighted to support CIO Africa by dx⁵ as their local partner in South Africa. This collaboration strengthens CIO Africa’s on-the-ground capabilities, arming the team with trusted expertise, flawless execution, and a shared commitment to delivering impactful, audience-first outcomes rooted in local content and insight,” said Rudi Leitner, CEO of Hypenica.

This reflects a commitment to building a stronger CIO network, linking it to the thriving communities in East and West Africa. The expanded South African operation will strengthen connections between local CIOs and the broader pan-African technology community.