Ms Maubate Kekana
Head: Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
Maubate Kekana is the Head: Business Information Security Officer (BISO) at Absa, responsible for embedment of cybersecurity across multiple business units and African markets.
She previously served as CIO for Card Africa and Digital roles, overseeing technology for card, payment and digital services across the Absa Absa Regional Operations markets.
Recognised among South Africa’s Top 100 Women in Tech (2025), Maubate is passionate about empowering teams, demystifying cybersecurity for business leaders, and inspiring the next generation of women in tech. Maubate believes in bridging the gap between technology and business strategy to build secure, resilient organisations that thrive in the digital economy.
Maubate Kekana is the Head: Business Information Security Officer (BISO) at Absa, responsible for embedment of cybersecurity across multiple business units and African markets.
She previously served as CIO for Card Africa and Digital roles, overseeing technology for card, payment and digital services across the Absa Absa Regional Operations markets.
Recognised among South Africa’s Top 100 Women in Tech (2025), Maubate is passionate about empowering teams, demystifying cybersecurity for business leaders, and inspiring the next generation of women in tech. Maubate believes in bridging the gap between technology and business strategy to build secure, resilient organisations that thrive in the digital economy.
